It's just about that time of year to get all of those Backyard Farming tasks done, ready for planting the rows of suburban crops you want to enjoy. There aren’t many plants that don’t grow well here in the Intermountain Region. Other than tropical plants that require loads of sunshine and precipitation, depending on your [...]
Countless Americans desire to be more independent with their food, which is great for the environment. One study found that 35% of Americans grow their own food. This figure has increased 65% in the past decade. This is good for the environment. US Green Technology has published an article on some of the environmental benefits of [...]
When I was growing up just outside of Salt Lake City, we had a neighbor named Hambone. Hambone was the original backyard farmer who planted a huge vegetable garden each summer. A commercial welder by trade, his garden was his passion, and it, along with his peach and cherry trees, provided his family a bounty [...]
The sub-urbian environment is dominated by buildings, houses, pavement, lawns, and other non-natural elements. We constantly struggle against nature to maintain our built environment, for those out of place lawns and most certainly our gardens. This can include the use of fertilizers and pesticides that, if used improperly, can cause environmental harm. Our built landscapes can [...]
Garden Centers across the nation are reporting that business is gangbusters. It seems everyone is into gardening this year. Whether its because they are spending more time at home or they are seeing the genuine need to have things growing around them, the push for 'the garden' is in full swing. Some want to teach their children [...]
