Brian Barth, Author at Modern Farmer - Page 7 of 41
How to Make a Medicinal Tincture, Just in Time for Cold &...

Harvesting herbs for tea is the simplest way to make use of medicinal plants, but... (more)

Brian Barth
September 21, 2015
How to Build a Chicken Coop

Planning to join the masses of backyard poultry farmers this year? Here's what you need... (more)

Brian Barth
September 8, 2015
Varmints Getting Your Crops? Three Humane Ways to Keep ‘Em Out

Rather than reach for poisonous baits, deadly traps, or death-inducing gases to cut the life... (more)

Brian Barth
June 26, 2015
How to Attract Beneficial Bugs

The bug eating bugs are the ones you want in your garden.

Brian Barth
June 25, 2015
Five Things You Never Knew About Ducks

Male ducks are called drakes and female ducks are usually referred to as, well, ducks.... (more)

Brian Barth
June 18, 2015
How to Convert a Chicken Coop into a Duck House

Ducks think chicken coops make fine homes, but they would prefer a few modifications before... (more)

Brian Barth
June 18, 2015
How to Build a Living Summer Shade Structure

Willows can be woven into more than just baskets - here's how to plant your... (more)

Brian Barth
May 21, 2015
How to Incubate Chicken Eggs

Mothering chicken eggs is not for everyone, but if you think it might be your... (more)

Brian Barth
April 9, 2015
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
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