Small scale gardening

Small-Scale Medicinal Herb Farming Success Written By: Susanna Raeven, MOTHER EARTH NEWS Blogger It’s been quite a ride and it is still going at a high speed. From the moment of realization that the world of healing herbs was calling me, to my first herbal class, to running a small-scale herb farm that grows medicinal herbs with […]

If you’re wondering how to grow a garden in your tiny yard, you’re in the right place! Small space gardening makes growing organic, homegrown produce possible

Micro-farming is small scale farming when you live in the suburbs or even on a rural plot of land, but you only have less than three acres available.

Composting can be done on a small scale even if you live in the city or the burbs. And it's much cheaper.

Le Bec Hellouin Farm in Normandy is a model of how small-scale biointensive farming can be profitable and produce greater yields than industrial agriculture

Here at Floret, we have just 2 tiny acres dedicated to flower production. We utilize every available square inch of that space growing large volumes of high-quality cut flowers that supply more than a dozen grocery stores, numerous flower shops, our on-farm workshops, and wedding couples throughout the Pacific Northwest. We employ high-intensity production techniques […]

Our family is on a journey to rediscover the ways that we can be more self-sufficient in our own backyards.

Dreaming of growing your own food but short on space? Don’t worry! You don’t need acres of land to create a productive garden. With the right strategies like vertical gardening, high-yield crops, and smart techniques, you can grow plenty of fresh produce in even the smallest spaces. Whether you're working with a balcony, backyard, or windowsill, small space gardening can be incredibly rewarding. Check out our tips on choosing the best plants and maximizing every inch of your garden space!

20 tips I use to keep my garden in great shape. Vegetable gardens should be two things: productive and beautiful. These tips will help you achieve both.

This is my first year gardening. After talking with my mother in law I discovered that the only thing I was doing successfully was drowning my plants (well maybe not the ONLY thing). I went through my notes and found that from the class I went to, I had actually written down EXACTLY how much each plant needed and how often. Naturally I wasn't smart enough to figure that all out BEFORE I started. Oh well. Obviously, watering is going to depend on your soil and the temperature, but this is a…