In the world of maximizing yield, missing a chance to plant a seed is costly. A new Spudnick potato planter looks to make the planting process much more efficient for R.D. Offutt Farms. R.D. Offutt ...

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...

In the category of “Use What You Have,” I decided to try an experiment in reusing and recycling. When I first started building my garden and raised beds, I ordered several bulk bags of garden loam and ...

These vegetables can thrive even in smaller spaces.

Potatoes are an easy crop to grow in your garden. They require very little extra attention, except for regular watering and hilling up the soil to get a bigger harvest. If you've never grown these ...

British people love potatoes for a number of reasons, they're versatile, good for you, and even cost effective. But sourcing potatoes could be even cheaper if you grow them at home, and could cost as ...