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Discover African Geese & Cadillac Carrots At The Shiloh Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry | Uncategorized | Waterfowl |
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Noah Young from the Nebraska-based Shiloh Farm tells us how empty supermarket shelves during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to take matters into his own hands.

From The Herb Garden: Thyme Is Terrific! 

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Be sure to make time for thyme! This savory herb grows easily and is useful as both a health aid and a flavorful cooking ingredient in the kitchen.

Harvest Crates, Bins & Trays Are Must-Haves For Small Farms

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Harvest crates, trays and bins may not be the first thing a farmer thinks about, but these simple tools make dealing with produce much easier and efficient.

Wild Dog Farms Blesses The West Oakland Community With “Microgreen Confetti”

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Urban Farming |
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Urban farm founder Tchell DePaepe tells us all about the joys of super-potent wasabi and vibrant fuchsia amaranth microgreens.

Don’t Let Wild Parsnip & Other Problem Plants Get Under Your Skin

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Resulting in painful blisters, dark spots and even scarring, the sap from certain plant species can trigger 'phytophotodermatitis.'

How To Make Your Own Herbal Lip Balm

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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This DIY calendula herbal lip balm is easy to make and will nourish your lips during the harsh cold of the upcoming winter months.

Chili Peppers Are A Fun & Useful Garden Crop (Video)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming | Video |
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Chili peppers are a favorite crop with an interesting history and range of flavors. Here are some tips for growing and using them in your garden and home.

Tips For Starting First-Year Garden Beds (Part Three)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Permaculture |
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Now that the beds are tilled and irrigation installed, it's time to establish our zipper beds and choose the right crops for our first-year garden.

Yes, Chicken Of The Woods Tastes Like Chicken

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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In this excerpt from "How to Forage Mushrooms without Dying," Frank Hyman takes a look at a favorite, flavorful fungus: Chicken of the Woods.

3 Good Reasons To Leave (& Love) Dandelions

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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There are more reasons to love than hate those dandelions in your yard, so consider leaving and even using the bright yellow blooms of this versatile plant!

Natural Predators (From The Healthy Vegetable Garden)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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In this excerpt from "The Healthy Vegetable Garden," author and gardening expert Sally Morgan looks at using predators to control pests in the garden.

From The Herb Garden: Elder Is Mother Nature’s Gift

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Elder is an ancient tree, noted in sources ranging from Shakespeare to pop music. And elderberries have many uses, from the kitchen to the medicine cabinet.

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