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From the Herb Garden: Coriander/Cilantro

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Whether you love or hate cilantro (a/k/a, coriander), this controversial herb is also a flavorful, and ancient, winter spice. And its uses go beyond the kitchen!

How (& Why) To Forage For Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Versatile fungus with tons of flavor, lion's mane mushrooms are easy to spot and, without any dangerous lookalikes, a simple and safe entry into foraging for food.

How To Effectively Stack Your Square Hay Bales

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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I won’t claim to be a Rembrandt or a Picasso when it comes to how I stack square bales, but there is an art to it—and I have a handful of helpful insights to share.

Cool Your Root Cellar In Summer With Winter’s Ice

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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If you live in a place that experiences sub-freezing winter temperatures, you can make your own ice to keep your root cellar cool through the summer months.

Crop Rotation Matters In Home Garden Beds, Too

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Just as in larger agricultural operations, crop rotation is important in the home garden, too, for preventing pests, maximizing nutrition and increasing vegetable yields.

5 New Year’s Farming Resolutions for 2021

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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To celebrate the welcome arrival of 2021 (and departure of 2020), one farmer shares his New Year's farming resolutions for the coming year, including tree pruning, tractor repair and more.

Tips For Planning The 2021 Kitchen Garden

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After a busier-than-expected 2020, seed companies are gearing up for the coming gardening season. So now's the time for you to be planning your 2021 garden.

Sky Island Farm Puts Faith In Its Community Supported Agriculture Initiative

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Katharine Harwell from the Washington-based venture tells us how they keep things sustainable while serving the local community.

Video: How to Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Using the ‘Totem’ Method

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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With a little work on the front end, you can enjoy flushes of fresh lion's mane mushrooms for years to come. Here's how to grow your own at home.

Stable Root Cellar Conditions Treat Your Vegetables Right

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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There are different root cellar designs, but any functional storage space should keep your roots in stable conditions that effectively mimic a vegetable's natural winter dormancy.

Produce Profile: Growing Sage Is Just Smart

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Take some sage advice, and start growing this low-maintenance perennial herb in your garden for culinary and sensory delights.

From The Herb Garden: Winter Savory

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Grow winter savory—a healthy, hearty herb that tolerates cold well—in your garden to add flavor and warmth to your winter dishes.

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