You could say that farming is in my blood. My maternal grandparents and great-grandparents were vegetable farmers. I’ve always had a deep connection with nature, having loved animals, getting dirty, ...

Our way of life may have changed from homesteads and ranches in many parts of the Midwest to fast-paced urban centers of activity, but that doesn't mean that we can't embrace a quieter side of life.

Creating a backyard vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding activities you can undertake as a home gardener.

Mr. Buckner, a neighbor in our Ninth Ward New Orleans neighborhood, planted vegetables in his backyard. The Buckners, who had no children, taught me, my sister and Freddie who lived next door how to ...

Rain season is here, have you ever thought of planting vegetables in your backyard? Do you know that the drain corridor around your house or the ground you are using to sweep daily is productive land ...

A lettuce seedling is displayed in Boston on Dec. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) A lettuce seedling is displayed in Boston on Dec. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) FILE - Lettuce seedlings rest in a ...

My husband and I found a house on the north side of Madison, and for more than six years — with supervision from our two dogs, Aesop and Odin — we worked to turn our backyard garden into a mini farm ...

Backyard Farmer debuts of a new studio. They also have some tips for flooded vegetables &slime mold. Backyard Farmer begins a new era with a debut of a new studio. They also have some tips for flooded ...

While there’s still plenty of debate swirling around the age-old question, Hartford resident Travis Stewart is certain what came first for him: the egg. Then came the chickens. The self-proclaimed ...

As people pick up new hobbies while they remain in self-quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in gardening and farming is experiencing a boom among Americans. Developing a green thumb is a ...

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on rooftops and patios, according to Ellen Comeau, who chairs the advisory ...