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Exploring The USDA Hardiness Zones For Gardening

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What do the USDA hardiness zones define? And are they the be-all end-all for determining whether a given plant will grow in a particular region?

Herbs & Activities For Winter Wellness On The Homestead

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It's important to maintain wellness on the homestead year-round and especially during winter, so use these herbs and activities to stay in tip-top shape!

Make A Spot Of Tall-Grass Prairie On Your Property

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Whether you have acres of farmland, a small homestead or an urban yard, it's a great idea to return some of the land to prairie. Here's how.

Recipe: Fermented Sunchokes With Turmeric 

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Sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes) can be challenging on the stomach, but this recipe for fermented sunchokes is both digestible and delicious.

Tips For Getting Started With Strawberries

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Homegrown strawberries are a special treat for many gardeners. From when and how to plant them to which types to try, here's how the pros grow strawberries.

February Is Frost Seeding Month For Many Farmers

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Are your pastures starting to show some wear? Now's the time for frost seeding, a simple and inexpensive method of rejuvenating pastures.

Growing In The City—Allotment, Container Garden Or Community Project? (Book Excerpt)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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In this excerpt from "The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening," author Mark Ridsdill Smith explores three methods of growing food in an urban setting.

We Tried 3 Indoor Smart Gardens. Here Are The Results.

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Indoor smart gardens grow herbs and veggies year-round right in your home. We tried out these three models, so read on to see what we found.

Prepare & Plant An Asparagus Patch In This Spring’s Garden

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Considering adding asparagus to the garden? Provide rich soil, the right pH and adequate drainage and you should have spears for years.

From The Herb Garden: Oh, Oregano!

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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Nearly ubiquitous on spice racks the world over, easy-to-grow oregano brings flavor to a wide variety of dishes and a range of medical uses, too.

Try Rare, Heirloom & Hybrid Kale Varieties For Something Different In The Garden

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Whether you want to grab extra attention at market or simply perk up what's on your plate, these uncommon kale varieties are well worth a look.

How To Garden With Success Using An Index Guild

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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An index guild of plants can help you observe details about plants as they grow, but how do these observations translate to growing success in the field? Let's take a look.

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