
Tiny Forest Farm
farm field notes
An up close look at the tiny forest and how we ground ourselves in good things.

Setting Up an Indoor Growing Station for Seeds: A Guide for Long Winter Gardeners
Create an indoor seed-growing station to beat Zone 4 winters, ensuring a strong start for your plants before spring arrives.
From Tiny Seeds to Powerful Remedies: Growing Medicinal Herbs at Home
Learn how to grow healing herbs like anise hyssop, lavender, and St. John’s wort from seed. Discover seed-starting tips, container gardening, and companion planting strategies.
How to Observe Your Yard in Winter: Identifying Patterns for Better Gardening and Wildlife Support
Winter offers a unique chance to observe our forest garden, providing valuable insights for future growth and sustainability. We ofter tips for observing your own backyard.
Creating Sustainable Wreaths with Nature’s Gifts
Learn how to craft a sustainable wreath using foraged and native materials, celebrating Minnesota’s natural beauty while supporting local ecosystems.

Our Certified Wildlife Habitat: A Milestone in Sustainable Gardening
Discover how to certify your yard as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, supporting local wildlife and creating a sustainable, eco-friendly garden sanctuary.

Eclipse Broom Magic
Craft a solar eclipse broom using gathered materials from last season's harvest. Infuse your broom with the transformative energy of the eclipse for healing and renewal.
Making Fire Cider
Fire Cider is an old herbalist folk remedy to help boost vitality during cold and flu season using herbs and ingredients from the cupboards. This is our recipe.
Carrying the Torch for Mullein
Mullein stands taller than other herbs, easily noticeable and vastly useful. A beautiful friend lighting the way.

Embracing the Slowness of Observation
Observation is essential in any garden. We share reflections on slowing down and observing the natural rhythms and patterns of the forest.

A Love Note to Dandelion
A few reasons why we cherish the beautiful and hearty herb dandelion.

Inoculating Shiitakes

Growing Herbal Nettle
A how-to guide for growing Nettle in the forest herb garden.
