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Best Practices When Installing Tree Trunk Guards For Winter

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Installing tree trunk guards is an important pre-winter step to protect young trees from hungry critters. Here are some best practices to follow.

Tips For Perfect Fermentation Every Time

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Fermented foods are packed with healthy probiotics, so follow these tips for reliable fermentation success with your homegrown harvest!

Attract Good Bugs To Control Pest Insects On Your Crops

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As we come to understand the downsides of pesticides, integrated pest management offers better control for controlling pest insects on crops.

3 Fall Tasks To Prepare Your Brambles For Winter

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It's time to get raspberries and blackberries ready for winter, so perform these three fall maintenance duties now to prepare brambles for the cold season.

Plan For Farm Water Concerns In A Changing Climate

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Water is critical to life and essential on the farm. Water also stands to be an issue as our climate shifts, so plan now so you have enough (but not too much) water in the coming years.

Recipe: A Delightful Fermented Tomatillo Salsa

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If you get your hands on some fresh tomatillos, whip up a batch of this fermented tomatillo salsa, which adds some zing to the classic condiment.

Snohomish Lavender Farm Is About Connecting With Community

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Washington-based Allison Lamb tells us how growing up with a love of the outdoors blossomed into running her family's Snohomish Lavender Farm.

Grow Mullein For Its Powerful Antioxidant Properties

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Mullein is a common plant used since ancient times to soothe a host of maladies, from skin problems to infections and even respiratory issues.

How To Get A No-Dig Garden Ready For Winter

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As winter approaches, readying a no-dig garden for the end of its growing season presents one of the biggest benefits of no-till—it's easy! Here's what you should know.

Passion Vine Is A Perfect Native Foraging Find

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Passion vine (also known as passionflower, maypop and other names) is native to the eastern U.S. and offers foragers a wealth of benefits from all parts of the plant.

5 Apple Varieties With Perfect Flavor For Fresh Eating

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I would be happy to snack on the following five apple varieties every day for as long as they’re in season, which I hope speaks to the excellent flavor of each.

10 Practical Tips To Keep Dogs Out Of Your Garden

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We love gardening and our dogs, but a dog in the garden can cause a real mess. Here are 10 things you can do today to deter canines from invading your growing space.

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