How-To

Garden dirt no good? Just don't have dirt, period? Here's how to build a straw... (more)

You wouldn't have babies and not prepare your house for them. Same goes for chickens... (more)

Bugs. You want to eat them. But where to get them safely?

How to preserve and grow urban agriculture in the Bay Area.

Dear Modern Farmer, I hate weeding. No matter how much I do it, the nasty... (more)

Dear Modern Farmer: Can I legally grow food in my front yard?

Dear Modern Farmer, I feel like a soil criminal. I dug up my beds when... (more)

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

Dear Modern Farmer: I heard it's a good idea to plant cover crops in my... (more)