STRAW BALE Gardening

Welcome!

Igrew up on a rural farm in the Midwest. My family grew several large gardens each summer and pasture-raised beef cattle. Our garage freezer was always full of ground beef, steaks and the like. We lived modestly, but we ate like kings! After college, I moved to Southern California, and my food shopping was regulated to supermarkets and fast food. My relationship with food was at a low point, but you can’t just break up with food!

City CHICKS

Your guide to mastering chicken-keeping in the suburbs and even within city limits.

LET’S GET IT Started

CROPS WON’T GROW THEMSELVES, SO HERE ARE WAYS TO PROVIDE YOUR PLANTS A GREAT START.

This Mulch Matters

BEFORE YOU PLANT YOUR SPRING CROPS, PREPARE YOUR GARDEN SOIL WITH A HEALTHY DOSE OF MULCH.

MILK CRATE Gardens

GROW A LOT OF PRODUCE IN A SMALL SPACE WITH PLANTABLE, STACKABLE AND CUTE, REPURPOSED MILK CRATES.

Bees

Here are some Tips for feeding Honeybees.

Raise It Up!

Follow our instructions to build A simple raised bed garden this spring.

Savvy Shopping Tips

Make the most of your farmers market experience, and do good by your local food system while you’re at it.

GOURMET & MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS

Grow gourmet and medicinal mushrooms with a few simple techniques.

RAISEgoats On 1 Acre Or Less

Providing your family with a hyperlocal source of milk, meat or fiber is possible, even on a small lot in the city.

A farm plan

When you’re ready to take your urban farm to the next level, you’ll need a good plan to proceed.

Easy HerbsHerbs

Start your garden small with just a few common miracle workers, and go from there.

Herb Seed Starter

Let’s start at the very beginning; it’s a very good place to start!

Cut & Dried

Drying your herb harvest offers an easy way to preserve its flavor and usefulness for projects and recipes year-round.

HERBAL Essence

Herbs can be used all year if you preserve and prepare them properly.

CREATE AN Hearb Spiral

Plant in a roundabout way for a miniature garden masterpiece.