Growing Archives - Countryside

Lizards, Snakes, and Frogs for the Garden

November 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

What is considered a “good” reptile and amphibian will depend on where you live. For reptile species, there are a variety of lizards and snakes that are good for your garden.

Anatomy of a Tree: The Vascular System

November 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Surprisingly, a vast degree of commotion occurs beneath a tree’s hard, protective bark. Take a peek into the anatomy of a tree.

Regenerative Agriculture is More than Just a Buzzword

November 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Regenerative agriculture is a way of growing food with minimal to zero amount of damage to the land.

Manure: Worth Its Weight in Gold

November 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Ask anyone what the most valuable product from livestock might be, and you’ll get a list of delectable answers. But the true answer may be a bit more basic and a lot less appetizing: manure.

The Power of Potatoes

October 26, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

So much food goes to waste every day. Storing our homegrown foods for future use is one way of stopping much of this waste.

Potatoes Offer Healthy Sustainability

October 25, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Most of us enjoy eating potatoes, but only a small number of us grow our own. And yet, planting and harvesting potatoes is one of the simplest and highest-yielding crops to grow.

Growing Garlic For Backyard Chickens

September 5, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Growing

I often get asked what can chickens eat? Garlic has some really amazing health benefits for chickens (and humans!). Find out how to feed it to your backyard chickens and how easy growing garlic can be.

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Garlic

September 5, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Growing

Growing garlic in your garden is one of the easiest things you can do! Many cultures developed their own varieties, such as southern Europe, eastern Europe, and Asia.

Making Herb Salts and Garlic Oil: Recipes for Imperfect Harvests

September 5, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing, Recipes

When insects attack your growing basil or your garlic doesn’t grow to a desired size, don’t worry, you can still make delicious, infused garlic oil recipes and salts with your imperfect herbs.

Winter Cover Crops And Green Manure Strategies

September 2, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Winter cover crop strategies refer to cover crops scheduled into a crop rotation plan. Organic farming relies on soil health and cycling of nutrients through the soil using natural processes.

Winter Wheat: The Good of Grain

September 2, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Winter wheat may have the potential of changing agriculture across the Great Plains.

Which Cover Crops for Gardens Work Best in Your Climate?

September 2, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Growing

When it comes to cover crops for gardens, the list of benefits is extensive. Choosing the best cover crop to accomplish the job in your climate is where most people run into difficulty.

Planting Kale in the Fall Garden

September 2, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Planting kale isn’t just a spring activity in our gardens. When spring crops wilt from summer’s heat, and we have the pantry lined with the fruits of our labors, we till up the soil and plant a fall garden.