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Hoophouse crops thrive in a clear greenhouse, inspired by Pam Dawling's Sustainable Market Farming.

Interview with Pam Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition

In this post, Pam Dawling shares practical insights from her new book, Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition, offering a clear look at its core themes and intentions. Whether you’re new…

A close-up of a ripe red strawberry, showcasing innovative strategies in fruit cultivation.

Innovative Strategies for Small Fruit Growing

In The Berry Grower, Blake Cothron offers a practical guide to growing and marketing organic berries, perfect for beginners and experienced farmers alike. In this excerpt, he shares what inspired…

Hands transplanting herbs into terracotta pots, perfect for growing herbs indoors.

The Benefits of Growing Herbs Indoors

In this excerpt from Your Indoor Herb Garden, Master Gardener DJ Herda shares how growing herbs indoors offers flavor, beauty, and a simple path to greater self-reliance in uncertain times.

A burlap sack spills hazelnuts—a nutty idea—onto a rustic wooden surface.

A Not So Nutty Idea for Food Security

With grocery shelves empty and supply chains shaky it is time to rethink how we feed ourselves. Enter the humble hazelnut. This article by New Society Publishers’ Acquisitions Editor, Rob…

Young lettuce seedlings growing in trays—a market gardener’s guide to the paperpot system.

The Market Gardener’s Guide to the Paperpot System

Transplanting doesn’t have to be tedious—not with the right tools. In this excerpt from Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower’s Guide, Jean-Martin Fortier introduces the Paperpot system, a game-changing tool for…

Cluster of ripe red tomatoes growing on a vine, unaffected by common tomato pests.

Learn to Spot The Tomato’s Common Enemies

In Tomatoes: A Grower’s Guide From The Market Gardener, Jean-Martin Fortier breaks down the most common pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your crop—and how to fight back…

Assorted fresh fruits and vegetables for year-round food and easy food storage on a table.

16 Factors to Help Keep Good Food on the Table Year-Round

Planning is central to sustainable farming. In this excerpt from Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition, Pam Dawling shares 16 key planning factors that support both sustainability and steady production through…

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Hardy Greens for Your Garden

In this excerpt from The Food Lover’s Garden by Jenni Blackmore, you’ll learn about some of the best hardy greens to grow (or to look for at your next market…

Person adjusting cables in a hydroponic farm, enhancing food security with fresh lettuce.

Building Food Security Together: The Impact of Community

Discover how the Gabriola Nature Education Society (GNES) and People for a Healthy Community (PHC) are working together to strengthen food security on Gabriola Island. Through collaboration, a new polytunnel…

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Understanding The Garden Operation Cycle

In this excerpt from The Garden Tool Handbook, author Zach Loeks explores how, by breaking the gardening year into stages like planning, planting, and harvesting, you can learn to use…

Holiday Cheer, One Bite At A Time: Crafting A Charcuterie Board

Ready to impress at your next holiday gathering? From curing meats to crafting fig chutney and fennel pickles, we’ve got recipes from Pure Charcuterie: The Craft and Poetry of Curing…

A hand planting seeds in soil with lush green plants in the background embodies the essence of a thriving market garden.

How to Grow Seed Crops in Your Market Garden

Packed with practical advice, The Seed Farmer by Dan Brisebois is a guide to everything from choosing seed crops to harvesting and resale. In this excerpt, Brisebois shares smart strategies…

Close-up of zucchini waffles dusted with powdered sugar, served with a small bowl of yogurt and granola. Savor this delightful treat that transforms any breakfast into a holiday feast.

Savor the Holiday with Zucchini Waffles

The book DIY Sourdough: The Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Starters, Bread, Snacks, and More, by John and Jessica Moody The book, DIY Sourdough: The Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Starters, Bread,…

Fresh vegetables, gardening tools, and gloves rest on a wooden surface.

Interview with Robert Pavlis, author of Food Science for Gardeners

Robert Pavlis’s Food Science for Gardeners will help readers harness science to cultivate healthier, tastier fruits and veggies. We asked Robert five questions to learn why his new book is…

A vibrant array of organic food, featuring fresh vegetables and fruits, beautifully arranged on a wooden table outdoors.

What You Need To Know: Is Organic Food Really Better?

In this excerpt from Robert Pavlis’ Food Science for Gardeners, Pavlis clarifies what organic really means, addresses common myths, and explores the differences between local and larger-scale farming.