Farmed exclusively for pressing, these heirlooms – so tart they’re called “spitters” – boast plenty of advantages over their sweet counterparts.

Increasingly rare in the wild, these little onions can be cultivated by any farmer who possesses a bit of forested land – and a whole lot of patience.

Rig an old fishing reel to ensure that your seeds and seedlings fall in line.

Too many homegrown tomatoes? Not a problem we’re familiar with. The more fruit you raise, though, the more likely some of it will end up on the ground, susceptible to fungus and rot.

Convert the time saved using this techniques into cocktail hours and hammock time.

Pale ales. Pilsners. Lagers. The artisanal beer business is booming, making this vigorous climbing plant a sure bet for savvy commercial growers.

What you may want to know before becoming a WWOOFer.

Use a trough to recycle rain water for food production and your very own water garden.