Urban Agriculture Resources
Building the Good: A Year of Advocacy in Review
The post Building the Good: A Year of Advocacy in Review appeared first on Farm Sanctuary.
Life is Golden for These Ducks
For Pacific Northwest birders, winter means ducks. After breeding in the Arctic, myriads of ducks enjoy wintering in Western Washington on water that isn’t frozen. About two dozen species of ducks regularly visit West Sound waters each winter. Ducks come…
How will the Inflation Reduction Act affect indoor agriculture businesses?
For business owners and operators in the indoor agriculture or controlled environment agriculture (CEA) space, whether you grow leafy greens, strawberries, or cannabis, or those support these businesses, the main questions about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 are most…
Make DIY Foraged Pine Cone Fire Starters
Get things going fast in your woodstove with these easy-to-make pine cone fire starters, which require only a few natural and foraged ingredients. The post Make DIY Foraged Pine Cone Fire Starters appeared first on Hobby Farms.
26 Best Beekeeping Books
Contents: Introduction to Beekeeping Books Beekeeping Advice for Experienced Beekeepers Books About Beekeepers Informative Books About Bees and Their History Are you thinking about taking up beekeeping this year, or are you an experienced beekeeper looking to learn more…
50 Books About Bees
Contents: Introduction to Bees Books Beekeeping Books Bee Books for Kids Bee Science and Health Books Wild & Native Bees Books History of Bees & Beekeeping Books Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Books Home Uses of Beeswax & Honey Books Novels About Bees…
Till Responsibly Using S4 Tillage Principles
It’s true that tillage can do a lot of harm to soil life and structure, but these four simple guidelines can help you till responsibly for easier gardening. The post Till Responsibly Using S4 Tillage Principles appeared first on Hobby…
Recipe for Hearty Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder
Colder, shorter days call for a little comfort. Cozying up with a hearty meal on brisk winter evenings can help fight off the chill while savoring favorite flavors alongside the ones you love. Avoid venturing into the cold for a…
Recipe: Cozy Up With Some Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This recipe for chicken and wild rice soup makes a delicious (and deliciously versatile) meal that’s sure to cozy up the coldest winter day! The post Recipe: Cozy Up With Some Chicken Wild Rice Soup appeared first on Hobby Farms.
711: Holiday Gardening Gifts
711: Holiday Gardening Gifts. A Garden Chat with Greg, Janis and Doreen. On the last Tuesday every month we host The Urban Farm Garden Chats where Greg Peterson has a relaxed conversation in a Zoom room with a special guest…