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From the Herb Garden: Dill Does More Than Pickles

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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An ancient herb with a reputation for vigorous growth and strong odor, dill has numerous culinary and medicinal uses—way more than just pickles!

Turn Heads & Increase Seed Diversity With Glass Gem Corn

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food |
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Glass Gem corn is a simple-to-grow flint corn variety. Plant some to grind, pop or just enjoy the simply stunning rainbow of colorful kernels.

Holistic Soil Is Critical To Ecosystem Garden Design

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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A healthy growing space needs healthy dirt, and an understanding of holistic soil (and how to maintain it) is key to healthy, productive gardens.

Arrowood Farms Trusts In Brewing Beer From The Ground Up

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Arrowood Farms co-founder Jacob Meglio tells us how the New York-based craft beer venture finds inspiration in nature and foraged ingredients.

Give The Hard-Shelled Bushel Gourd A Head Start

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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The bushel gourd and its relatives need time and space to thrive, but, once dried, the wood-like gourd can be used for a variety of purposes.

Consider Buying Local Garden Seeds, Too

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Locally grown seeds are more likely to be well-adapted to the growing conditions on your farm and frequently have historical significance.

Brick Street Farms Breaks New Ground In The Urban Hydroponic Scene

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Founder Shannon O’Malley tells us how Brick Street Farms is able to farm the equivalent of 48 acres of land in one third of a parking lot.

Add Radishes, Other Brassicas To Your Cover Crop Mix

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Blending old cover crop standbys, like radishes, in new ways can help to protect your soil and fix specific problems.

Video: Spring Garden Planning Tips For A Successful Harvest

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Success at harvest time takes planning in the spring, so follow these tips for a healthy, productive garden this year!

Climate Is A Challenge For Growers Across The Globe

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Shifts in temperature and other climate changes present challenges for growers and farmers, but some folks are working on finding solutions.

The Sunchoke Is A Terrific Tuber To Forage

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Though known by a few different names, including Jerusalem artichoke, the tuberous root of a sunchoke makes a sweet, delicious addition to the forager's table.

Prepare For Spring Planting By Getting Ready For Row Covers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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You can extend your growing season and protect your plants using row covers. Here are some pointers for getting started with season extenders.

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