Brian Barth, Author at Modern Farmer
How to Build an Herb Spiral

This spring, thanks to COVID-19, most Americans find themselves stuck at home. If you’re fortunate... (more)

Brian Barth
April 12, 2020
How to Plant a Fruit Tree

When planting a lettuce or pansy seedling, you just scoop open a hole, plop it... (more)

Brian Barth
February 24, 2020
Fruit Trees in the Nude

We typically think of spring as prime planting season, but when it comes to deciduous... (more)

Brian Barth
February 23, 2020
Commune Comeback, Bear Farm Brouhaha, and an OG Hustler: Your January Food...

Who said agriculture was dull? This month’s round-up overflows with crime, intrigue, and hippies. Are... (more)

Brian Barth
January 20, 2020
5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Gardeners in Your Life

The internet is chock-a-block with lists of garden gift ideas. Weirdly, many such lists are... (more)

Brian Barth
December 23, 2019
Bovine Virtual Reality, Farm-to-Plane Follies and More: Your December Food News Round-Up

Humans are always trying to do better, get healthier, be more efficient. But sometimes our... (more)

Brian Barth
December 6, 2019
Foie Gras, Failed Food Computers, and More: Your November Food News Round-Up

Winemakers, dairy farmers, French chefs, Eastern European oligarchs and hydroponic farming aficionados have all had... (more)

Brian Barth
November 18, 2019
The Elusive Goal of No-Till Organic

Tilling is as synonymous with farming and gardening as compost and muddy boots. It’s used... (more)

Brian Barth
October 28, 2019
How to Force Bulbs

Fall finds garden centers hawking bulbs for tulips, daffodils and other spring bloomers. You can... (more)

Brian Barth
October 27, 2019
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