Jesse Frost, Author at Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/author/jesse-frost/ Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://img.hobbyfarms.com/favicon.ico Jesse Frost, Author at Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/author/jesse-frost/ 32 32 Butternut Squash: 5 Tips to Market Your Crop https://www.hobbyfarms.com/butternut-squash-marketing-business-tips/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/butternut-squash-marketing-business-tips/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:07 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=53326 This fall and winter staple grows and stores well. Follow these tips on pricing and marketing the butternut squash.

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How to Sell Cherry Tomatoes: Proven Tips for Market Success https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cherry-tomatoes-market-tips-sell-more/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cherry-tomatoes-market-tips-sell-more/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:01 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=63367 Cherry tomatoes flood the market at times. Here are ways to work around that or sell them to sources outside your usual outlets.

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City Farm Animals: 6 Best Choices https://www.hobbyfarms.com/6-farm-animals-perfect-for-city-living/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/6-farm-animals-perfect-for-city-living/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=1385 Whether You Want To Keep Urban Farm Animals As A Hobby Or To Make Some Extra Money, These Breeds Are The Ones You Need To Consider.

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Organic Fertilizer: Grow Your Own https://www.hobbyfarms.com/12-plants-that-fertilize-your-garden/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/12-plants-that-fertilize-your-garden/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:31:48 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=38811 These Plants Are Givers, Adding Nutrients And Organic Matter Back To The Soil To Increase Its Fertility Without Chemicals.

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Purslane Can Be Grown In Your Garden https://www.hobbyfarms.com/6-tips-for-growing-purslane-on-purpose/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/6-tips-for-growing-purslane-on-purpose/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:43:55 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=40646 Purslane Is Not Just An Obnoxious Weed; It May Be Actually Be One Of The Most Ideal Summer Greens Around.

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What Weeds are Edible in the Fall: 7 Common Farm Plants https://www.hobbyfarms.com/7-edible-weeds-growing-on-the-farm-in-fall-2/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/7-edible-weeds-growing-on-the-farm-in-fall-2/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:32 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/2015/09/02/7-edible-weeds-growing-on-the-farm-in-fall-2/ What to Forage When Looking For Autumn-Blooming Wild Edibles

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What Sells Best at Farmers Markets in the Fall https://www.hobbyfarms.com/fall-farmers-market-increase-sales-business-tips/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/fall-farmers-market-increase-sales-business-tips/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:27 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=52933 Four Helpful Tips to Expand Your Offerings To Meet Holiday Demands & Increase Sales

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Maximize High Tunnel Space for Produce & Profit https://www.hobbyfarms.com/maximize-high-tunnel-space-for-produce-profit/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/maximize-high-tunnel-space-for-produce-profit/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=65780 Follow these tips to make the most of what's inside your high tunnel, extend growing seasons and generate income year-round.

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6 Tips For Helping Your Carrots Beat Weeds https://www.hobbyfarms.com/carrots-gardening-tips-beat-weeds/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/carrots-gardening-tips-beat-weeds/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:00:53 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=64166 Timing, compost, cover and flame-weeders are among the ways to grow a great crop of carrots while weeds don't get a foothold.

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6 Tips for Growing Heads of Lettuce Through Summer Heat https://www.hobbyfarms.com/6-tips-for-growing-heads-of-lettuce-through-summer-heat/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/6-tips-for-growing-heads-of-lettuce-through-summer-heat/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:00:52 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=63941 Some aspects of growing summer lettuce can be challenging while others are pretty simple. Follow these tips for success in the garden.

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