I absolutely LOVE fresh cilantro. Fresh salsa made with fresh tomatoes and cilantro are one of summer's best treats. What has happened in my garden is that the cilantro has started growing since spring and tomatoes are not ready until...
At the Bloomington Farmers Market you'll find fresh locally grown produce, flowers, meat, cheese, honey, berries, jams, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, pickles, coffee, smoothies, kettle corn, and unique works of art. So, if you're looking to...
Nothing says summer like fresh rhubarb!
Rhubarb pie, rhubarb & strawberry slushie, rhubarb bread - what can I say - my family is addicted to rhubarb!
My rhubarb plant was planted last year and I was surprised to learn that...
International Seeds Day took place in April. It aimed to educate the public on the hazardous effects of genetically modified foods on people’s health, as well as the dangerous impact they may have on organic and independent farming. As debates...
If you have your own organic garden, you may end up with more fruits and veggies that you can possibly eat before they start to go bad. The solution is either to give them away to friends, or start canning your own food! Canning can turn into a...
Everyone here at a Backyard Farm would like to wish you a happy 4th of July!
Colleen from A Backyard Farm shares the story of the raspberry bushes. My raspberries got planted last fall in hopes for a bountiful raspberry lot this summer - unfortunately the winter was very harsh and these little guys just didn't make...
Due to our cold, wet spring season, the growing season was delayed slightly, but finally you can start to anticipate picking a variety of berries throughout the state this month.
According to Beth O'Connor of Blueberry Fields, Gabe Knapton...
Like humans, plants require a specific set of nutrients to ensure healthy growth and development. If a plant’s soil is lacking in any one of these necessary nutrients, the remaining nutrients are limited in their effectiveness in helping the plant...
If you don't have the yard for an outdoor compost, it is possible to make one that can easily fit in a closet, garage, or pantry. Instead of sending your food scraps down the disposal or the garbage, you can turn your food scraps into...
