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Recipe: Tasty, In-Season Candied Citrus Peels 

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This recipe for candied citrus peels makes use of citrus season's abundance for simple-to-make, tasty treats that store readily for seasonal snacking.

Three Microgreens Starter Sets To Get You Growing

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Microgreens provide fresh nutrients no matter the season and are a popular income generator at market. We tried three kits—here are the results.

13 Tips For Growing Cut-And-Come Lettuce Mix

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Maximize your profits while minimizing time to grow and seed costs with this easy cut-and-come approach to growing lettuce salad mix.

Author Interview: “The Climate Change Garden”

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In The Climate Change Garden: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden, authors Sally Morgan and Kim Stoddart provide timely advice.

How To Get & Stay Ready For Winter On The Farm

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It doesn’t matter if the almanac says it’ll be frosty, snowing, warmer than average or downright frozen. When winter arrives, you and your farm need to be ready.

The Woodlot Offers Numerous Benefits For Small Farms

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If you have a small or hobby farm, you may have a woodlot on your property. Here are just some offerings woodlots offer the landholder.

4 Items You Can Use As Emergency Garden Cloches 

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When spring temperatures plummet, threatening your seedlings, make garden cloches from common items to protect against the killing frost.

Video: Make Fun, Colorful DIY Garden Signs

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The bright hues and handwritten labels of homemade garden signs can bring color and whimsy to your growing space later in the year. Plus, it's a fun winter project!

Success Is Sweet For This Teenage Maple Syrup Maker

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At just 18 years old, Will Wanish has already found sweet success with his maple syrup and maple sugar company, Wanish Sugar Bush.

Soil Health & Equipment: The Power Of Soil Aggregates

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Achieving and maintaining soil health is a matter of, first, understanding its aggregates, as well as carefully using equipment to enhance quality.

Harvest Creeping Charlie For Its Respiratory Benefits

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Also known as alehoof or ground ivy, this herb, common to mulched gardens and landscapes, provides a number of respiratory benefits.

5 New Year’s Farming Resolutions For 2023

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Happy New Year! I’m already making plans for farming projects I intend to tackle in 2023. Here are five of my 2023 New Year’s farming resolutions:

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