Whether locally grown or on a large farm the use of pesticides causes ground water contamination. The pesticides used are washed off by rain and irrigation often finds its way into our ground water, and your drinking supply. Water is one of our...
When I got my garden set up last year, one of the WONDERFUL features was getting the irrigation set up. Yes, I don't have to remember to water. What a relief. Oh I have good intentions to water it every day, multiple times a day....
For food marketers looking to stay up to date on the latest consumer shopping trends, this infographic captures key insights on growing niche markets. The Sullivan Higdon & Sink FoodThink study, built on research from nearly 1,500 U.S....
The most advantageous aspect of organic gardening is most definitely the healthy food that you're growing. No supermarket fruits or vegetables can compare in taste, nutrition, or cleanliness to the freshly plucked harvest your...
One of my favorite crops last year was the potatoes. Why the potatoes you ask? Yes, I can buy organic potatoes at the farmers market or at my neighborhood co op, but the whole process of planting, watching them grow and then of course...
In Minnesota we are starting our first garden crops - and since it is still cold, we focus on cold weather plants. On the Backyard Farm Fan Page, one fan asked what are some good examples of cold weather plants? What can I get started on in...
Obsessed with green smoothies? They’re quick, easy, portable, delicious, and you can add a ridiculous amount of super-powered nutrients to each one. Plus, let’s all just admit that drinking something green gives you an excuse to feel smug in the...
This infographic displays information about home gardening in the United States and the benefits of having your own home garden. It breaks down the amount of money one could save per year by starting their own garden and shows the common...
I am giddy with excitement as I see the baskets of new plants being delivered to my backyard, ready to be planted. Kale (lots of it as I am a morning kale smoothy freak), butterhead & romaine lettuce, cabbage, parsley, thyme,...
