Hobby Farms
Goat Parasites
Grazing on an overly soiled pasture can sometimes lead parasites in your goat herd.
3 min |
January / February 2026
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SNOW Removal
Attachments can make a significant difference in how a farmer experiences winter and all that comes with it.
3 min |
January / February 2026
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BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE
The unique appearance of Belted Galloway cattle inspires many questions about their origins.
1 min |
January / February 2026
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DIY Essential Oils
Steam-distill your own essential oils at home.
6 min |
January / February 2026
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CONSERVATION FLOCKS
Many backyard chicken breeds face endangered status. Here's what to keep in mind when starting a flock to ensure a breed's future.
3 min |
January / February 2026
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Garden-Scale Crop Rotation
You don't have to be a big-time farmer to benefit from rotating crops.
4 min |
January / February 2026
Hobby Farms
February Is Frost Seeding Month
If your pastures are showing signs of wear and tear, patches of open ground, more weeds than grass, overgrazing last fall or mud damage this winter, it’s time to rehab them with frost seeding. Frost seeding is an inexpensive and easy way to rejuvenate overgrazed or weather-damaged livestock pastures and hayfields without tilling or disturbing already established grasses and legumes.
2 min |
January / February 2026
Hobby Farms
Kubota Goes Grand
Kubota Tractor Corp. has unveiled its latest innovation for small-scale farmers and landowners: the Grand L70 Series. Designed with residential and commercial users in mind, this series blends power, comfort and cutting-edge technology into one versatile machine. With three configurations available — premium, deluxe and cold weather — the Grand L70 Series is built to meet the diverse needs of today’s small farms and rural properties.
1 min |
January / February 2026
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DEXTER CATTLE
Dexters are tri-purpose cattle (beef, milk and draft). Today's Dexter cattle descend from a herd of hardy Irish mountain cattle assembled by Mr. Dexter, agent to Lord Hawarden, around 1750.
1 min |
January / February 2026
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Weed Management
The days of making a single, spring, pre-emergent herbicide application are behind us as we're faced with increased weed-resistance issues, microbial degradation in the soil, shifting climate patterns (longer seasons) and a loss of efficacy with traditional herbicidal chemistries.
3 min |
January / February 2026
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agvice
Temperature stress is observed when pigs fall outside of their thermal neutral zone.
1 min |
January / February 2026
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HIGHLAND CATTLE
Highland cattle are an old heritage breed known to have grazed the rugged Scottish landscape since the 6th century.
1 min |
January / February 2026
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Hardy Greens for All Seasons
Collard greens, kale, mustard greens and Swiss chard are real workhorses in the garden.
6 min |
January / February 2026
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Raising a Bottle Calf
Being raised on a dairy farm, I don't remember a time when I wasn't well-versed in the raising of bottle calves.
9 min |
January / February 2026
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NEW YEAR, NEW CROPS
As you make your garden plans for this season, consider these picks from growers across the country.
6 min |
January / February 2026
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Rediscover Ancient Grains
Explore these nutritious and adaptable grains, known by many cultures over thousands of years.
8 min |
January / February 2026
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Splash Down
Here's a primer on farm pond management.
10+ min |
January / February 2026
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SAY CHEESE
KEEP 'EM COMING
1 min |
January / February 2026
Garden Gate
3 SMALL-SPACE GARDENS
Here are three 14x14-foot patio plans, each with its own distinct flavor, because a small space doesn't have to limit your style.
5 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
Reader Tips - GREAT IDEAS FROM SMART GARDENERS
JoAnne found a simple way to keep delicate stems from flopping over: She cuts the bottom off a clear disposable plastic cup, then makes a slit up the side and slips it around the plant's stem. It's a great way to provide a house plant, newly planted perennial or new cutting extra support as it grows.
2 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
Winter Happy Hour for the Birds
At daybreak, there are hundreds of robins above the sidewalks: robins coming to town, leaving town, staying, and all of them are eating hackberry fruit. Gobbling, gorging on hackberries.
2 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
WHICH shade ANNUAL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
THIS or THAT: IMPATIENS VS. BROWALLIA
2 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
Epimedium
This tough shade perennial provides year-round, deer-resistant beauty where few others thrive.
7 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
ANATOMY OF A WINTER PORCH POT
FAST GARDEN FACTS
1 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
Lettuce Might Be Magical
I find it fascinating that each vegetable has its own unique way of growing. For example, as baby eggplants grow, it seems impossible that the rather spindly plant can support the weight of multiple eggplants. But Mother Nature somehow allows it to work even though it basically defies the laws of gravity.
2 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
Light Up the Shade
This is the plant for you if you're looking for something unusual for your shade garden. Carolina pink is native to the southeastern United States, but it is becoming increasingly rare in the wild. Luckily, it's starting to take off as a garden plant, and a striking one at that.
2 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Garden Gate
WEED WATCH
What it looks like Growing 2 to 5 feet tall, this perennial has a stiff, upright appearance and the square stems common in members of the mint family.
1 min |
Issue 185 - Winter 2025
Horticulture
Always in Season
A multifaceted shrub like oakleaf hydrangea deserves a prime position. This one brings new interest to the front garden each season.
5 min |
Winter 2025
Horticulture
from Shed to Studio
A PREFAB BUILDING BECOMES A DREAM WORKSPACE IN THE GARDEN
6 min |
Winter 2025
Horticulture
RESILIENT Roses
Heritage varieties flourish at Philadelphia's historic Wyck garden
5 min |