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My First Encounter With Morel Mushrooms

Crops & Gardening
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On a weekend hike, our family happened upon what looked like morels—and upon further investigation, we learned they were!

4 Plants For a Memorial Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Remember the lives of loved ones by planting a garden in their honor.

4 Insects Hurting Your Orchard

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Applying organic controls to these small orchard enemies in early spring will mean a healthy fruit harvest this year.

Edible and Abundant White Clover

Crops & Gardening
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Some of the most edible and medicinal plants available to us are right at our feet.

6 Ways To Plant Potatoes

Crops & Gardening
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There’s no one right way to plant a potato. Grow this garden favorite with one of these methods.

5 Garden Chores To Jumpstart the Growing Season

Crops & Gardening
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As you’re waiting to get your plant starts into the ground, get your garden ready with these tasks.

Gardening By the Moon

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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On our herb farm, my husband and I grow using biodynamic principles—something our ancestors have done in one form or other since the start of agriculture.

3 Beneficial Spiders and How to Befriend Them On Your Farm

Crops & Gardening
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Spiders can be a huge help around the farm, so don't squish one until you learn about the role it plays.

6 Flowering Ground Covers For Difficult Spaces

Crops & Gardening
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Include these ground covers in areas of the farm where weeds are a problem and mowing is tough.

Gather Cleavers for Springtime Medicine

Crops & Gardening
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Lanky and sticky, this clinging weed can be gathered in springtime as a helper for removing congestion from various parts of the body.

10 Soil Diseases and How to Save Your Crops

Crops & Gardening
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Battling garden diseases can be a nightmare. Learn how to detect problems early and keep them out of your garden with these tips.

5 Tips for Container Gardening

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Add another element to your garden by growing in containers with these tips for success.

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