It is Easy to Create a New Garden Plot

You can easily begin creating a new garden space this fall in your backyard. Do some reading and plan what you want and what will grow well in your area. Plan on planting tall crops on the north side of your

Cover Crop Planning & Perhaps a Last Minute Effort for This Year

Cover crops are crops that are planted primarily to cover a field not currently used for its primary purpose.  They can be used through out the year as short season crops are harvested or for cover

Finish Winterizing Your Fruit Trees

Many may have already completed most of their winterizing so this article is a reminder and refresher for those who haven't had time or may have a missed a step or two.  Young trees and saplings are very vulnerable and must be attended.  Take care of any tree that is not appearing

Green Houses For Fun & Profit

Green House Gardening Tips and Tricks by Percy Troughton

Gardening enthusiasts in the more interesting temperate climates and any place where there are four seasons are faced with great benefits as well as challenges. Because of the four seasons, gardeners are blessed with huge plant varieties conducive for planting on one or two of the seasons. In the period of a year, they are given an opportunity to plant varieties

How Many Acres Does It Take to Sustain One Cow, One Sheep, or One Horse?

The answer to this question varies with the climate, soil condition, and presence of ground moisture. In a number of areas, 2 acres will sustain 1 cow or 1 horse or 3-5 ewes and their lambs. In Montana, it can take 20-40 acres to sustain the same number.  Check with your county extension and do some personal research for your locality regarding general acreage recommendations and the quantity/quality of forage that can be grown. The more forage

Welcome to Home Hobby Farming

Thank you for visiting.  This blog is dedicated to assisting Home and Hobby Farmers to enjoy monetary success as well as the simple pleasure involved in achieving successful production for personal use.

I look forward to hearing your suggestions and concerns.  I am also interest in publishing your articles and tips too.  Please email me at lghusa@lghusa.ws

To your succes and joy,

Linda Headley
http://homehobbyfarming.blogspot.com
Just a Home Gardner