Gardening is a rewarding hobby that provides a great reason to get outdoors. Getting one’s hands dirty in the garden often pays off with a colorful, awe-inspiring and aesthetically appealing finished product. Perennials are plants that live multiple years. Even though perennials may die back above g...

On most small farms, the difference between a peaceful night and a pasture full of panic can come down to one thing: a guardian animal you trust with your flock. Predator pressure is a reality for nearly every sheep or goat farmer today, whether the threat is coyotes slipping through fences, neighbo...

During June Dairy Month, Dairy Together, a national coalition working to educate farmers, eaters and lawmakers about how managed growth based on market demand can create a viable dairy economy, is calling on Congress to pass policies and make new investments that meet the moment of the dairy farm cr...

We do not need huge tracts of land in order to keep livestock. Industry professionals like to use general guidelines of one acre per animal, but this is, well, general. If someone is truly dedicated to good pasture management (and not just looking for excuses to hoard animals) acreage doesn’t matter...

One topic that seems to be on everyone’s lips this time of year is spring planting. Whether you are a big-time farmer with hundreds of acres or a small local producer, planting time dominates conversations in the grocery store, hardware store or café. It’s on everyone’s minds. Even the hobby gardene...

Many America in Bloom communities dream of taking their local efforts to the next level by forming a nonprofit organization. But figuring out how to actually do it can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What does it cost? Who should be involved? How do you keep it running smoothly once it’s form...

Trees are very important to our world. They help with landscape aesthetics, shade, food production, wildlife habitat and much more. Now is a great time to plant a tree. Correct planting and post-planting care will ensure a long-lived tree. Diversity Deciding what tree to plant is very important and ...

Applications for the National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) are open. The application deadline is July 1 . The BFI is a free, online, 10-week intensive program intended to improve the health of your farm business. The program is open to producers ages 18 and up and is inclusive of...

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or dock at FarmCreditEast.com/Calendar by July 31 for a chance to wi...

In a world filled with fast entertainment and glowing screens, gardening offers something wonderfully different for children. It offers a chance to slow down, get their hands dirty and witness real transformation. There’s something magical about planting a tiny seed and checking back each morning to...

We are excited to announce the Spring 2026 AHS LIVE series! Join the American Horticultural Society for virtual talks hosted by horticultural leaders and behind-the-scenes tours of remarkable gardens across the country. Our programs offer something for everyone and for every stage of gardening. Topi...

It is clear that jumping worms are a top concern for Northeast gardeners and land managers. While the first established populations in the region were discovered as recently as 2014, these invasive pests are now considered widespread and have been confirmed in counties across New York and New Englan...

Spring was Dad’s favorite time of the year. He always looked forward to “spring green-up.” This season brings back so many memories – running behind the old Farm-all tractor, wriggling our toes in the still cool fresh earth, picking out the roots, grass and rocks, seeing who could find the biggest o...

In time for National Ag Day on March 24, the nonprofit Rural Minds announces the launch of the new Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program in support of mental wellness for farmers and farm families. This critical new initiative aims to support the ag community by providing farmers and the individua...

Humans have been sharing seeds and stories that go along with them for over 10,000 years. Hosting a seed swap in your community can be a fun way to help plan and build excitement for the upcoming growing season. Here are some tips on how to plan a seed swap. What is a Seed Swap? A seed swap is a gat...