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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

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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.

An Ecosystem Garden Offers Growers Numerous Benefits

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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When you design your garden according to ecosystem design principles, you harness the power of natural systems for better yields and more.

From The Herb Garden: Make Pals With Parsley

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Far more than just a garnish, parsley is a flavorful and potent herb useful to both the chef and the herbalist.

Chef Brandon Peralta Switches From The Table To The Farm To Support His Community

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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We speak to Whittier, California-based market gardener (and cousin of comedian Melissa Villaseñor), Brandon Peralta, about his Friendly Hills Farm venture.

20 Vegetable Seeds To Try In Your 2021 Garden

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Don’t wait too long to order your seeds for spring, and while you’re at it, try some of our favorite varieties in your garden this year!

Use Ecosystem Design Principles To Improve Your Garden

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Applying ecosystem design principles to small, sustainable growing spaces can help you improve yield while reducing maintenance needs.

Video: Blend Your Own Flavorful Herbal Teas

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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You can blend your own flavorful, medicinal herbal teas at home, using home-grown or purchased ingredients. In this video, we show you how.

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