Brian Barth, Author at Modern Farmer - Page 9 of 44
Slime Fight: How to Manage Slugs and Snails

First, a bit of anatomy. Slugs are essentially snails without the shells. Different species trouble... (more)

Brian Barth
May 6, 2015
Cleanliness Is Next To Goatliness

How to Encourage Good Hygiene in Goats: Hoof, udder and intestinal health form the holy... (more)

Brian Barth
April 21, 2015
How to Build a Brooder

Raising chicks is infinitely easier than incubating eggs, but there is still much more to... (more)

Brian Barth
April 15, 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
How To Build a Cold Frame with Straw Bales

The bales are also good for stacking into play forts, but this time of year,... (more)

Brian Barth
March 29, 2015
How To Prune Your Fruit Trees

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

Brian Barth
February 10, 2015
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