“It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so important a part in the history of the world as these lowly organised creatures” Charles Darwin 1881
In this infographic from Turf Growers, you'll learn about the...
What is Iron Earth? Iron Earth is a highly compressed fertilizer like material filled with minerals for your garden. We know that the soil is lacking in minerals and because of that the plants we grow don't contain enough minerals in them making...
Organic Gardening is a topic which is very controversial in the recent few years. The reason is, there are conspiracy theories that governments feed us with plastic vegetables which are produced only to taste good and affect the human organism in...
Seasonal eating is healthy eating; also economical, eco-friendly and downright delicious...in fact, we cannot think of a down-side. Use this infographic to learn which foods are in season then stock up your pantry with the freshest most seasonally...
June is here, and your garden is going to need plenty of attention! Here are some June gardening tips for those of braving the Minnesota summer.
1. Be sure to keep on top of weeds during the early parts of summer. As your plants become...
Installing a greenhouse in your garden is one of the best ways to grow your plants. Learn the many benefits of having your own DIY greenhouse in this infographic from Oldfields.
Give us a call at A Backyard Farm and we'll help you get started...
Spring is here and with spring comes the local Farmers Markets! There will be fresh flowers (don't forget about Mother's Day!), honey, produce, and meats all from local sellers. The market is open from 6:00am...
Do you know where your food comes from? Or what's in it? You might be surprised. Today's conventional food system depends heavily on the use of toxic chemicals and synthetic inputs that pose threats to our health — especially children's. Their...
The Midwest Solar Expo is offering free public solar seminars for homeowners, businesses and non-profits to understand solar opportunities in Minnesota. Attendees will learn how to save money on their monthly electric bills, participate in a...
