Author: Brian Barth

A Modern Farmer guide to rain tanks

These "soilless” soil mixes are easy to make at home, saving you a bundle

If you don't want to eat them, any chickens, ducks, turkeys, or pigs in your... (more)

Summer's a time for sales, and a tiller is a big investment. Here's what you... (more)

This system costs under 100 buck and can help cool down a garden or a... (more)

These graceful, overlooked plants are one of the world's most beautiful crops - and harvesting... (more)

Get your strawberry plants well-established this summer and be rewarded with delicious fruit for the... (more)

Biogas vs. biofuel? DIY or pre-fab? Is it legal? How much maintenance is required?

Soil in urban areas is more likely to be sullied by contaminates like lead and... (more)