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Raising Chickens in the City: What You Need to Know

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Raising chickens in the city is becoming more popular, as many city laws are changing to accommodate backyard flocks. While town chickens are growing in numbers, there are still several things to consider before bringing home some feathered friends to the city. Key Takeaways Always check legality first before raising chickens in the city, including […]

Screws vs Nails: Which Should You Use?

Equipment
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In many cases you can use screws or nails interchangeably, yet one or the other has advantages in certain situations. Here are some where the choice is clear.

Post Hole Digger vs. Auger: Which Is Best?

Equipment
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While augers are useful for large-scale projects, an old-fashioned post hole digger is still a great tool to have on hand.

Tractor Filters Guide: Air, Fuel, Oil & More

Equipment
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Know & Maintain Your Filters to Maximize Your Tractor’s Performance and Lifespan

How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard Naturally

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Waterfowl |
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How to keep geese out of your yard is a challenge many property owners face, especially if they live near ponds, fields, or other open grassy areas. While raising domestic geese can be enjoyable for homesteaders, wild Canada Geese are another matter entirely. These birds can be quite the mess makers on your property, especially […]

Livestock First Aid Kit Supplies Every Farmer Needs

Animals | Farm Management | Health & Nutrition |
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Download this list to track your first-aid supplies.

Barrier® Protects Your Property from the Meanest Weeds.

Farm & Garden | Sponsored |
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Have you ever listened to weeds? Like dandelions, crabgrass or foxtail? No? Go outside by your sidewalk right now, find a dandelion, and listen to it. Yes, listen. It’ll say, “Nice sidewalk. It’d be a shame if some weed messed it up.” And if you have a gravel driveway, you know the weeds are watching […]

10 Tips to Start a Canned Food Business

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Food |
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If you’re ready to take your canning to the next level, use these key ingredients to start a successful canning business.

Things to Do With Violets: Crafts, Recipes & Uses

Homesteading
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More than a pretty spring wildflower, violets can be celebrated by making crafts and treats with your children.

8 Gift Wrapping Ideas Using Herbs and Flowers

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Projects |
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Your gift wrap can be just as exciting as what it’s covering when you adorn the package with herbs and flowers from your garden.

Paper Mache: How to Make a Bowl with Natural Materials

Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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A fun craft for both kids and adults, these simple bowls can be given as gifts for Mother’s Day.

Cold Frame Greenhouse: Extend Your Growing Season

Crops & Gardening
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Cold frames open up the world to gardeners by creating a micro­climate for sensitive crops or as a means to extend the shoulder seasons.

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