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Elderberry Syrup: An Easy & Healthy Refrigerator Recipe

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Foraging | Homesteading | Recipes |
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'Tis the season for sniffles and other maladies, so give your immune system some support with this easy recipe for refrigerator elderberry syrup.

Hot & Cold Frames Extend Seasons, Boost Productivity

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Based on your needs and growing conditions, simple hot and cold frames can be handy season extenders to add to the garden.

National Garden Bureau 2022 Green Thumb Award Winners

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | News | Urban Farming |
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Seeking something new to grow? Plant nerd into all things horticultural? You need to check out these National Garden Bureau 2022 Green Thumb Award winners!

Don’t Forget The Dehydrator For Food & Garden Preservation

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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There are plenty of options when it comes to food preservation, but don't overlook the simple dehydrator when putting up food for later!

Grow Hardshell Gourds For Real Variety In The Garden

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Fun and functional, large or small—there's a gourd for just about everyone. We talked with an experienced grower of gourds for the scoop on the hardshell fruit.

Gardeners Take Note—Fewer Hard Freezes Affects Plants & Insects

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Changes to normal winter weather affect the way we garden, from protecting vulnerable plants to adjusting common crops to planting with pests and pathogens in mind.

How To Develop An Index Guild For Perennial Agriculture

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Recommendations are great, but you should test plants on your land for a variety of factors before committing to a crop. This is where an index guild can help.

Handmade On The Homestead Is Forging A Symbiotic Relationship With The Land

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Natalie Green from Virginia-based Handmade On The Homestead tells us how to maximize small growing spaces and get the most from your produce.

“Attracting Beneficial Bugs To Your Garden” Author Offers New Tips, Updated Insights

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Permaculture | Urban Farming |
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Ahead of the release of a new edition, Jessica Walliser reveals what was added to "Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden" and why.

Hobby Farm For Success With These Tips From Growers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When you run a hobby farm, you need to meet operational funds and sustain your energy and passion. Hear what these seasoned growers advise for farm success.

Palo Blanco Farm & Ranch Combines Heritage With Regenerative Farming

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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Owner Marcella Juárez from Texas-based Palo Blanco Farm And Ranch tells us about utilizing solar power, hydroponic greenhouses and hügelkultur raised beds.

From The Herb Garden: The Many Benefits Of Birch

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Foraging | Homesteading |
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A tree that garnered ancient appreciation, birch offers a wealth of benefits for the modern grower or forager, from syrup to tea and more!

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