Courtesy of Brenda S., Thompson Street Farm, Glastonbury CT I grow mostly baby greens. For me humidity and high temperatures are a huge factor. I cut my greens either the day before or the morning before the market. When I cut my greens I try really hard to keep them...
Courtesy of Bingo B. Boise, IDÂ This is the system I use for vermicomposting. Â https://www.wormwigwam.com I’d recommend not using the large commercial ones. You can usually find systems on craigslistt cheap, from retirees who bought into them to make some retirement money. A worm360 is great for home use, but...
I’ve had chickens a number of times over the years. Chickens are hardy animals in general. Below are a few key things that you might keep in mind that over the years I’ve found especially useful to pay attention to. Use of chicken manure in SPIN-Farming has to be carefully...
Courtesy of Wally S., Wally’s Urban Market Garden, Saskatoon, SK: You can get more cuts from dandelion than you can from lettuce. And when you are done harvesting, you just till in the bed. Probably a good idea to plant every three weeks or so, to keep your plantings fresh. I...
Courtesy of Shannon McB, Foodscapes., Huntsville, AL I had my 18 month old picking green beans because I didn’t like the wasps, and he didn’t even notice them. (other than requiring child labor, I was a good mom)  Didn’t you say your land is at home? I’d make a plan to work...
Courtesy of SPIN Farmer Kevin A, Ontario To make raised beds, you can use a walking tractor with an attachment called a Berta Rotary Plow. This can make a raised bed from a grass covered field. This means you could avoid pressure treated wood or worse railroad ties. No worries...
Courtesy of John P., Pittsburgh, PA Another reason not to grow premixed salad mixes is because they are more difficult to clean. Removing spotted or brown leaves is much easier to do when one is looking at uniformly shaped and colored leaves in the wash tub.
Courtesy of Steve A., Columbus OH: I have grown premixed salad mix all mixed in, into the same bed; however, I’m NOT doing that anymore. The reason being is many things grow at different rates, Â some bolt faster, in the winter some aren’t as hardy or even still grow much...
Courtesy of Richard E. MT When it comes time to sprout seeds, it is warm enough that I don’t need my electric blanket so I use it for seeds. I fold it to fit the space needed and cover with plastic or tarp. I do it in my basement and...
Courtesy of SPIN farmer Mike B, Iowa: I don’t think you can go wrong with a good heat mat. You are paying for the ability to be able to control the temp. to within a few degrees, as well as for the amount of space you want to heat for seedlings....
