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 Berries are delicious, and great sources of antioxidants. They are also a prime choice for farmers who want to start a pick-your-own or u-pick farm business. With so many berries to choose from, how can a small farmer choose?  It's best to pick your (first!) berry to grow on a small farm scale based on a few factors. First, what calls to you? What do you and your family like to eat and grow?  What suits the conditions you have? Consider climate, topography, sun exposure, wind exposure, and  soil. What can you afford? What can you market and at what price? Here's where a  small farm business plan  can help you immensely. Blueberries Blueberries are delicious and nutritious. They are one of the healthiest berries, with very high antioxidants.  If you have clay and poor, rocky soil, blueberries are your go-to berry! You will rock it. (Ha!) But, you'll need lots and lots of water--blueberries require up to an inch of water per wee...

I deal for digging in tough soil W elded 14-gauge hardened steel blade and 18- gauge steel shaft provide durability that far outlasts wood-handled tools and won’t flex like fiberglass S harpened blade makes it easy to penetrate tough soil or break up hardened dirt clods L ength: 57.5 inches L ifetime warranty                                                                                                                                                       Move Through Soil Easily                                    ...

Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe, 36-Inch Ideal for taller users splitting medium- to large-sized logs Designed for maximum efficiency to give you more one-strike splits Perfected balance and power-to-weight ratio increases swing speed to multiply power, much like an aluminum baseball bat Advanced bevel convex blade geometry adds power and makes the blade easier to remove from wood Lifetime warranty. Item weight: 5.85 pounds Superior Blade Design Fiskars axes are crafted with a proprietary grinding technique that provides a sharper edge for better contact and cleaner cuts. Blades also stay sharp longer and include low-friction coating. More Power at Impact Much like an aluminum baseball bat, perfected weight distribution provides an optimal power-to-weight ratio that increases swing speed to multiply power. About Fiskars Fiskars promotes achievement and self-expression by focusing on easy to use, innovative tools to make gardening, c...

As the mom of a currently bug-obsessed four-year-old boy, I’ve been finding fun ways to use his obsession as a learning tool and encourage his love of dirt, bugs, and the outdoors in a way that keeps me from also having to dig for bugs all the livelong day. One day he came home from the park with four snails (a snail family, as he called it). He was really attached; I didn’t have the heart to make him put them back in the dirt right away. But I also wanted to make sure the snails were treated well and didn’t get the run of my house. So I came up with a fun and easy little snail terrarium DIY. Charlie thought it was the best thing ever, and it turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself. It sits on our lowest built-in bookshelf so he can sit on the floor and watch the snails and help feed them when necessary. This is a great project for summer fun with your kiddos and is a way to help teach them about the earth, life cycles, bugs, and mollusks. a fishbowl with a rim  chees...

Making a New Garden? Start Small. You may have visions of drifts of color, wildflower prairies or bushels of tomatoes, but get your feet wet first, with some gardening basics. For flower gardens, choose a site close to the door or with a good view from a favorite window. Place your garden where you'll see and enjoy it often. This will also motivate you to garden more. The front lawn shown here is small, but the homeowners still found an attractive, sunny spot to add some color and curb appeal. No matter how busy they are,  they can enjoy their garden every time they pull into their driveway or look out their front window. Evaluate and Choose a Site If you have your heart set on growing a specific plant, check to see what growing conditions it requires. Vegetables will need at least 6 hours of sun exposure a day. The same goes for most flowering plants, however, there are still many to choose from for a partially shaded site. If you want to start a garden where ther...

There are so many lovely plant containers and pots available for use in our gardens, on decks and porches, and indoors. How do you choose the best one? Too often we are guided by our taste alone. However, to keep your container gardens growing happy and healthy you should give some consideration to the plant's needs when choosing a planter. Some things are common sense, like ensuring your planter has drainage holes. Here are some other things to think about: Plant Selection We often leave the choice of plants to the very end of creating a container garden. It's not crucial that you know ahead of time exactly what plant you plan to use in your container garden, but you do need to consider a couple of key facts when deciding on a planter. Can the plant survive in dry conditions? What is the mature size of the plant you've chosen? Be sure you've chosen a pot that is big enough for the  plant's root ball  as it grows. Ornamental Grasses for Co...

What You'll Need for Pizza Herb Container Garden Is there anyone out there who doesn't like pizza? Even if you don't make the pizza yourself, adding fresh herbs to any pizza, frozen, takeout or homemade can make it taste great. To have an easy and plentiful supply of herbs, make a pizza garden - a container garden filled with fresh herbs that go well on pizza. It's an easy and fun project to do with kids. A pizza container garden can also make a terrific gift. A large container  with drainage holes - lots of them Good quality  potting  soil  preferably organic with a slow release fertilizer Herbs - Parsley, thyme, basil, oregano and anything else you want on a pizza. You could also include a  tomato plant or hot pepper plant in this pot. Sun - Most of these herbs thrive in full sun - at least 6 hours a day. Creating a Pizza Garden First, make sure your pot has enough  drainage holes . Next, you'll need to cover the holes with some...

If you want to start a hobby farm, you probably have a lot of questions about how and where to begin. What do you need to know before you take the next step of buying a hobby farm and beginning to farm? What things should you consider as you move forward? What Is Hobby Farming? Before you can decide you do want to start a hobby farm, make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. Hobby farming means that you're not trying to run a  small farm business  where your farming products will be a main source of income. And it means that your goal isn't total self-sufficiency like a homesteader. However, it's also, however, you define it: you could sell some eggs, or broilers, or vegetables, and still, consider yourself a hobby farmer. But if your primary income is from running your farm, you've got a business. Also, many people who consider themselves hobby farmers have money to spend on livestock, equipment, and buildings. In contrast, homesteaders are...