Farming

Nutrients in the Garden 18: Oh Hail
Gardens
Oh Hail! I watched the dark clouds roll in as I weeded the garden. I thought I would weed until it started raining, however, when the lightning started I headed to the house. Within twenty minutes, the garden was gone. Hail and high winds shredded my tender plants as I helplessly watched from the window.
June 25, 2014 Read more
Meet Pink Tractor
Gardens
We have a big garden, a few acres of brome hay, one heifer, two steers and a barn full of cats. I wish I could say that was enough to make me a farmer, but it doesn’t. I just tell people we pretend to farm.
June 17, 2014 Read more
Garden Recipe: Pumpkin Puree
Gardens
Making pumpkin puree is simple and straightforward. We are accustomed to the convenience of the grocery store, but I don't think we realize how easy food preservation can be. I’m not saying that I make everything from scratch but when I do, I feel a sense of satisfaction and pride.
January 13, 2014 Read more
Modern Agriculture
Spotlights
My family is five of the 6.8 billion living here on planet Earth. It’s hard for me to fathom that in 2050, when I am 76 years old; they predict the population to be 9 billion!
August 24, 2010 Read more