Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 12, 2014 · Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram. In general, the primal pork cuts from the top of the pig (like the loin) are leaner and more tender than those from the bottom. But cooking the tougher cuts (like the shoulder and the hocks) low and slow can make them tender and juicy. And it’s important to note that the cuts available at the grocery will change ...
A Guide To Homemade Mulch - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 27, 2020 · A layer of four to eight sheets of newspapers will work as effective mulch. As you place your newspaper in the garden, rip the paper slightly so that your pieces can wrap around the base of your plant. Moisten the sheets when you place them on the soil to ensure they stick in place. Running your hose or watering can over the sheets is an easy ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Wine Grapes
WEBJul 18, 2021 · Maybe you’ve dabbled in making homemade wine and now are thinking about growing your own grapes. While wine grapes are by no means a plant-it-and-forget-it crop, a small backyard vineyard is possible to cultivate if you live in Zones 4-10. A variety of factors—such as geographic location, soil type and personal taste preference—will dictate the grape varieties you plant and the issues ...
From NFL Stardom to Family Farming - Modern Farmer
WEBFeb 7, 2021 · From NFL Stardom to Family Farming. Jason Brown left the NFL to become a farmer. by Jamie Thayer Jones. Sometimes when Jason Brown gives motivational talks at schools, students tell him he’s crazy. The former NFL offensive lineman walked away from football in 2012 to start First Fruits Farm in North Carolina, not far from where his ...
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The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 27, 2022 · Crop rotation, a practice widely utilized by farmers, is exactly how it sounds. It involves rotating the planting location of your fruits and vegetables across a sequence of growing seasons. How it works requires an explanation: Plants add just as many nutrients to the soil as they take from it.
10 Drought-Tolerant Crops to Plant Amid Water Scarcity
WEBJun 9, 2022 · Plant it in sandy, well-draining soil that’s high in organic matter. Provide one inch of water per square foot once a week. You can determine how to calculate that in gallons here. To improve the germination process, gently scratch the seeds with sandpaper and soak them in water for up to 24 hours before.
How Does Aeroponics Work? - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 26, 2018 · Aeroponics simply dispenses with the growing medium, leaving the roots to dangle in the air, where they are periodically puffed by specially-designed misting devices. In aeroponics systems, seeds are “planted” in pieces of foam stuffed into tiny pots, which are exposed to light on one end and nutrient mist on the other.
The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival - Modern Farmer
WEBDec 20, 2021 · The lifecycle of a tree is much too long for that. For almost two decades, Fitzsimmons has been working to revive the American chestnut (Castanea dentata), a foundational species that once dominated the Eastern forests of the United States and southern Ontario, Canada. But more than a century ago, the trees were exposed to chestnut blight, an ...
7 Smokable Plants You Can Grow That Aren’t Marijuana
WEBJul 18, 2018 · Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Herbal Properties: Mullein has a long history of use as a lung tonic. It can actually help you stop coughing when you’re sick. Smoking Qualities: The smoke is extremely light and mild, almost like …