I enjoy our local hummingbirds, but they didn’t like the commercial food I provided. So I found this easy hummingbird food recipe local birds love! The post Video: How To Make Your Own Hummingbird Food appeared first on Hobby Farms.
In this excerpt from “Grow Your Own Spices,” author Tasha Greer explains why you should grow mustard in your spice garden this year. The post Grow Mustard, A Must For The Spice Gardener (Book Excerpt) appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Martin Robinson from the Queensland-based On One Acre farm tells us how bees and hydroponics help to keep things running. The post The Bees Always Come First At On One Acre Farm appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Working with nature to grow a forest garden means more diverse harvests for you—and greater protection against drought, pests and soil erosion. The post Author Dani Baker Grows Edibles, Environmental Resilience With Forest Gardening Methods appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Serge Boon, founder of Boon Greenhouse Consultancy, said growers who are interested in selling to a high-end clientele, including resorts, restaurants and individuals, need to be able to offer exceptional quality produce. Photos courtesy of Brush Creek Ranch An increasing…
Article originally published by Wageningen University The third Urban Greenhouse Challenge is all about social impact. Aiding the student teams in writing the best proposal for an urban farm that contributes to quality of life are a host of industry…
Finding trained growers is a major challenge for our industry. Your best investment is to upskill your own workers to make better crop management decisions by learning the underlying horticultural science of plant growth. Greenhouse 101 is a great introduction…
The most important books on gardening I’ve reviewed that have a permanent place in my gardening library. All of these books should be on your essential reading list. The post 13 Must-Have Books for Your Gardening Library appeared first on…
The beauty of Bokashi is that it can be done right in your kitchen and doesn’t require a big pile of scraps in a compost bin outdoors. The post What is Bokashi Composting? appeared first on Big Blog Of Gardening.
In her 3rd book, Acadia Tucker shows how those with limited outdoor space can use eco-conscious techniques to grow food on their patios, decks, paved spaces, and even indoors. The post Review: Tiny Victory Gardens: Growing Food Without a Yard…
