Specialty Crops

Far from being a nuisance weed, dandelion is a fantastic plant with many health benefits. It’s easy to grow and learning how to make dandelion tea, salads, wine and more …

If done carefully using the best practices, tapping trees can be done with little to no harm to the tree. Whenever we share information on tapping trees, there’s always at …

Where Are They, What Are They and How to Grow Ramps We’ve been researching and planting ramps here in North Carolina, and the more we learn, the more excited we …

There’s understandably, a lot of confusion in the difference between hemp vs marijuana and CBD. We were confused too, so we dug in deep to better understand this hot topic …

The Delicious and Powerfully Beneficial Mandarin Melon Berry Formerly known as Cudrania tricuspidata, the botanical name for che fruit is now Maclura tricuspidata. Also known as Mandarin Melon Berry, this …

When it comes to how to grow blueberries, the good news is that blueberry plants are hardy, relatively easy to grow and tend to thrive. Give them a good start …

If you’re growing lavender you’ll want to also know how to make lavender oil and lavender lotion. A wonderful herb that’s more than just beautiful, lavender is very popular in …

Cucamelon, melothria scabra, Common Names: Mexican Sour Gherkin Mouse Melon Mexican Cucumber Sandita (Central American name, meaning little watermelon) Well, here it is summer and it’s a joy to see …

Making Sweet Water Instead of Waste If you enjoy coconut water, as we do, you may also want to look for and try some tree water. Also called “sweet water”, …

Yes you can make money farming. Easy, not usually. Market gardeners, like most entrepreneurs and farmers, put in many hours of work each day. In fact it’s common for small …