Fred Bove, Author at Modern Farmer
How To Build a Worm Farm

It’s basic stuff, but the increased crop productivity, and long-term benefits of vermicompost are undeniable.... (more)

Fred Bove
May 23, 2013
Which Bee Is Right For You?

So you've finally made up your mind to keep bees. But which kind?

Fred Bove
May 9, 2013
How to Build a Bee Skep

For centuries, beekeepers have used "skeps,” carefully designed domed baskets, to house their hives. Learn... (more)

Fred Bove
May 7, 2013
Chickweed: From Humble Weed to Haute Cuisine

Diners in a very upscale San Francisco restaurant tuck into the salad course of their... (more)

Fred Bove
April 25, 2013
Lucky Tiger: Tomato Lovers Get Lucky

A tomato breeder has cracked the green-when-ripe tomato code. His stunning introduction Lucky Tiger is... (more)

Fred Bove
April 19, 2013
Tarwi: The Total Package

Meet the plant that's beautiful, grows in poor soil, and more nutritious than a soy... (more)

Fred Bove
April 12, 2013
Ashitaba: Tomorrow’s Leaf, Today

The Japanese know a good thing when they see it. Since ancient times, food foragers... (more)

Fred Bove
April 5, 2013
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