Urban Agriculture Resources
Prop 12 FAQs: Defending California Animals and Voters to Build the Good
The post Prop 12 FAQs: Defending California Animals and Voters to Build the Good appeared first on Farm Sanctuary.
Beekeeping Tips & Tricks: Overwintering
Contents: What is Overwintering? What are Overwintering Rates? How Do Bees Prepare for Winter? What Do Bees Do in the Winter? What is the Difference Between Normal Worker Bees and Winter Bees? How Do Beekeepers Prepare for Overwintering? What do…
Community and Learning Gardens
West Sound abounds in opportunities to enjoy gardens and gardening. It’s been said that the Pacific Northwest is heaven for gardeners. But what if a person has no space to garden? Not even in containers? The answer is community gardens,…
Keyhole Composting (Excerpt, “Compost Science For Gardeners”)
In this excerpt from “Compost Science For Gardeners,” author Robert Pavlis takes a look at the science behind keyhole gardens with built-in composting. The post Keyhole Composting (Excerpt, “Compost Science For Gardeners”) appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Choose Chickens For Your Desired Egg Colors
When you have your own chickens, you’re not stuck with grocery-store white eggs. Here are some common layers with a rainbow’s variety of egg colors. The post Choose Chickens For Your Desired Egg Colors appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Episode 56: Mimo Davis
HOBBY FARMS PRESENTS: GROWING GOOD The post Episode 56: Mimo Davis appeared first on Hobby Farms.
These Apps Can Help You Manage Backyard Chickens
Need a tech helper to manage your flock? These four apps help you track your chickens on everything from egg productivity to feed intake and more! The post These Apps Can Help You Manage Backyard Chickens appeared first on Hobby…
Thinking of Going Vegan? Here’s How to Get Started
Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise. “With more than 100,000 internet searches per…
Video: Start A Cut Flower Garden Business
Lindsay Huckabee with Huck-a-bee Flower Farm tells how she got started with cut flowers and shares a few tips of assembling attractive bouquets for sale. The post Video: Start A Cut Flower Garden Business appeared first on Hobby Farms.
GLASE Consortium Announces New Executive Director: Gretchen Schimelpfenig
The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering consortium prepares for growth and resilience [Ithaca, New York] – The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium is thrilled to introduce Gretchen Schimelpfenig as their new Executive Director. With an impressive background in…