Pressure-treated lumber can leach metals into the soil. When building raised garden beds, use one of these five naturally rot-resistant woods instead. The post 5 Rot-Resistant Woods For Building Raised Garden Beds appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Hugh Montgomery, a custom furniture and cabinetry maker, sits in a small office, just off his noisy shop on Bainbridge Island, and tries to explain what he does. “I like to work with my hands,” says the 58-year-old carpenter. “I…
Farm tech is growing at the Consumer Electronic Show, and this year exhibitors demonstrated robot dogs, crop-scouting drones and a robot that picks a peck of peppers. The post The Future Of Farm Tech Was On Display At CES 2023…
Terra cotta pots expand and contract with the weather. That’s why you shouldn’t keep them outside all winter where they’re subject to repeated freezing and thawing. The ultimate result may be a nice big crack that splits the pot wide…
Certified Naturally Grown offers a grassroots option for responsible agricultural production and guidance, without the many hurdles of organic certification. The post Certified Naturally Grown Sets A New Standard appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Backyard chickens are super popular today, but many breeds still face endangered status. Here’s what to keep in mind when starting a conservation flock to ensure a breed’s future. The post Keeping A Conservation Flock: Getting Started appeared first on…
A lazy Sunday afternoon cuddled up with family, playing with your kids and tasting a perfect, sweet treat can be some of the simplest yet best parts of life. Recipes that can be made with clean, fresh ingredients in a…
This recipe for candied citrus peels makes use of citrus season’s abundance for simple-to-make, tasty treats that store readily for seasonal snacking. The post Recipe: Tasty, In-Season Candied Citrus Peels appeared first on Hobby Farms.
717: Hassena Kassim on Saving Seeds. Growing and Saving Seeds. In This Podcast: Hassena Kassim returns to talk about the recent growth she is experiencing since moving from Arizona to North Carolina about 5 years ago. She explains how growing…
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