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Five Root Crops to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest

Many root vegetables are considered “cool weather” crops—they grow lush and juicy when daytime temperatures... (more)

Brian Barth
August 31, 2019
How to Make Fresh Sea Salt

Whether you’re traipsing through the sand in Maui, Mallorca or Maine, every ocean environment has... (more)

Brian Barth
July 29, 2019
How to Read Your Weeds

Dreading the ocean of oxalis taking over your lettuce bed? How about that crabgrass creeping... (more)

Brian Barth
July 28, 2019
Dear Modern Farmer: Can I Eat the Snails from My Garden?

Years ago, I ran a gardening business in the seaside town of Santa Cruz, California.... (more)

Brian Barth
July 22, 2019
How to Harvest Shellfish from the Shore

Fresh clams, oysters and mussels are high on the list of favorite foods among many... (more)

Brian Barth
July 8, 2019
Grow Your Own Iced Tea This Summer

Five herbs you can steep for a tasty cold summer beverage.

Brian Barth
July 4, 2019
The Modern Farmer Guide to Small-Space Gardening

When space is limited, think twice about your planting plan.

Brian Barth
June 27, 2019
How to Harvest Seaweed

Some people go to the beach to get a tan, while others go to forage.

Brian Barth
June 10, 2019
Three Simple Steps for Planting a Chaos Garden

Work less, harvest more. What’s not to like?

Brian Barth
May 9, 2019
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