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3 Items You May Need For Growing Carrots

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Happy International Carrot Day! If you want to try your hand at growing carrots, here are three less obvious items and tools you may need.

Identify & Slow Destructive Asian Jumping Worms

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Find out how to identify Asian jumping worms, an invasive and destructive species, and what you can do to help slow its spread.

Recipe: Zesty Hawaiian Sauerkraut Is An Ode To The Big Island

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Inspired by a pineapple slaw encountered at a burrito shop, this Hawaiian sauerkraut is a fine ferment for everyday memories of vacations past.

Seed Starting Basics (Excerpt: “Small-Scale Homesteading”)

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In this excerpt from "Small-Scale Homesteading," authors Stephanie Thurow and Michell Bruhn provide a quick, comprehensive look at seed starting.

The Lomi Countertop Composting Controversy

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Some say it’s “legit”, some say “you should quit.” We take at look at what's really going on with the Lomi smart waste kitchen composter.

10 Farm Tips & Projects For Spring

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In celebration of spring, here are 10 farm tips and ideas to help you get the most productivity out of the new season.

Raised Beds 101, From Materials To Building & More

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Raised beds offer growers numerous advantages, but knowing where to start can be challenging. We take a look at common materials and techniques for growing in raised beds.

Recipe: Delicious Roasted Vegetables, Fresh From The Oven

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Nothing warms a home like a delicious dinner of roasted vegetables, fresh out of the oven. Here's how to roast a variety of veggies for a tasty, healthy meal.

Keep A Garden Journal To Record Growth & Changes

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A garden journal can help you track what works (and what doesn't) in the garden. Recordkeeping can also help you adapt to climate change in the garden.

Grow These 10 Specialty Crops To Turn A Tidy Profit

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Ready to turn your horticultural hobby into a business venture? These 10 specialty crops combine the joy of growing with income earning potential.

Grow These Perennial Herbs For Tasty Medicinal Tea

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You can grow perennial herbs to make refreshing medicinal tea to enjoy and cultivate wellness. Here are some herbs to consider as you establish a garden.

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day By Planting Apple Trees

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If you want to plant apple trees in celebration of Johnny Appleseed Day, we’ve got you covered with a roundup of informative articles on the topic.

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