Small & Urban Farms

Raised bed soil mix recipes with topsoil, compost and aeration ratios, cheap deep-bed fills, yearly top-ups and mistakes to avoid. Build beds that last.

Start a no till garden without digging: sheet mulching, tarps, broadforks and planting into residue, plus weed control. Learn the methods that work.

Learn how to store seeds so they stay viable: cool, dry, dark conditions, best containers, a simple germination test and shelf life by crop.…

Learn how to save tomato seeds with the fermentation method: pick the right fruit, rinse, dry and store seed that stays viable for years.…

Compost for raised beds: compare homemade, bagged, mushroom and manure types, get mix and top-dress ratios, and learn when to refresh. See the numbers.

Learn how to make compost with the right greens-to-browns ratio, moisture, turning and timelines, plus fixes for common problems. Start your pile today.

Small scale regenerative farming for market gardens, urban farms and homesteads: no-dig beds, compost, cover crops, income ranges and a start-up roadmap.

Growing microgreens for profit: setup costs, best varieties, yields per tray, food safety, and how to sell to restaurants and markets. See the real…

A hoop house can add months to your growing season. Compare high, low and caterpillar tunnels, costs, NRCS cost-share and salt control. See which…

Backyard chickens done the regenerative way: coop design, deep litter, rotating runs, feed, predators and flock size. See how to build soil with hens.

Learn how to start a CSA farm: choose a share model, price boxes fairly, plan crops, set up pickup, and keep members coming back.…

Vermicomposting guide: red wigglers, bin types, feeding, harvesting castings, and selling them. Learn how to start a worm bin that actually works.