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How to Plant Asparagus

Done right, planting a bed of asparagus is a once-in-a-generation affair. Other than artichokes, capers... (more)

Brian Barth
April 3, 2015
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes, Part 1: Starting Seeds Indoors

Growing tomatoes from seed isn't hard, but there are a few things to be aware... (more)

Brian Barth
March 12, 2015
Persimmons, the Apples of Asia

Persimmons: ’Fruit of the gods'

Brian Barth
February 23, 2015
How To Prune Your Fruit Trees

A simple way to prune your fruit trees during the winter.

Brian Barth
February 10, 2015
This Worm Is Genetically Engineered to Spin Spider Silk

If you always thought it would be a great idea to breed silkworms that produced... (more)

Brian Barth
November 19, 2014
When the Well Runs Dry, Try Dry Farming

As California suffers through a record drought, irrigation-free farming starts to step up.

Brian Barth
July 10, 2014
Microbes Will Feed the World, or Why Real Farmers Grow Soil, Not...

It's not just better crops that will feed the world - it's better microbes.

Brian Barth
April 22, 2014
10 Surprising Facts About Asparagus

What don't you know about asparagus?

Brian Barth
April 1, 2014
The Joy of Cooking Invasive Species

Want to help out your local ecosystem? Chow down on an invasive species today.

Brian Barth
March 27, 2014
Recipes