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Contrary to popular belief, farmers and gardeners aren’t born with a naturally green thumb! (At least, we weren’t!) We learn our craft over time, studying the wisdom of the growers that came before us.  That means practice, testing, and lots of reading to figure out the best ways to grow fruits and veggies and take care of the animals on the farm. We’ve collected a few of our favorite farming and gardening books to help you along your own horticulture ...

Many urban and suburban families dream of having a lush, green paradise where they can enjoy a sunny Sunday surrounded by bright flowers and bustling butterflies.  We flip through Better Homes & Gardens or This Old House and drool over spectacular gardens…but when we dig into the details, we see that the homeowners are retired with grown children, or they have gardeners to come help.  Where are the gardens for busy people with rambunctious kiddos? You can have a low-maintenance, ...

When you plant 30,000 strawberry plants in anticipation of a big spring event like we do at Barton Hill Farms, you start thinking about planting very early.  But for those of you who are growing on a slightly smaller scale, the time to think about seedlings is now.  By germinating seeds and establishing your sprouts in the winter, you’ll have proud little plant babies to get in the ground as soon as the chance of frost has passed.  Most people ...