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Talking Food Forests & Cucamelons With The Farmer Ken

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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The Los Angeles-based farmer tells us how he uses the local climate and his home environment to keep his crops growing all year round.

Grow Culinary Herbs For Your Chickens & The Kitchen

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Culinary herbs are great for the kitchen, and your chickens love the flavors, too! Here are some growing tips to ensure you've always got fresh herbs on hand.

Why & How You Should Store Your Roots In A Root Cellar

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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There are reasons we store root vegetables in root cellars, and keeping them in mind can help us maximize long-term storage for our homegrown roots.

Produce Profile: Keep Kohlrabi Weird (& Grow It Anyway)

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Kohlrabi is the butt of many a CSA-veggie joke, but, packed with flavor and healthy goodness, the veggie’s place in the garden is no laughing matter.

“The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm” Is A Comprehensive Guide For No-Till Farmers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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In "The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm," farmer and author Daniel Mays provides a detailed road map to start a no-till vegetable farm.

Replace Traditional ‘Clean-Up’ Practices For Healthier (& Livelier!) Gardens

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Uncategorized |
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Leaving leaves and refuse in place during end-of-season garden cleanup creates much-needed haven for birds, amphibians, pollinators and more.

Cover Crops Can Protect & Build Healthy Soil

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Cover crops offer a variety of benefits during different parts of the year, from improving soil health to suppressing weeds and more.

Produce Profile: Bring Back Brussels Sprouts

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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This long-season crop is a staple in European gardens, has been misunderstood for a generation in America, and is now redeeming itself as a valuable vegetable.

Seed Savers Are Leading The Preservation Movement

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | News |
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Saving and sharing open-pollinated seed through the Seed Savers Exchange promotes gardening goodwill and much-needed biodiversity.

Koginut Squash & Badger Flame Beets Star At Row 7 Seeds

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food |
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Founder Michael Mazourek tells us his insider tips for cooking with squash and breaks down the appeal of the company's vibrant beets.

Ecosystem Gardening Yields Big Benefits

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | News | Urban Farming |
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Converting unused or underutilized land to an edible ecosystem addresses food security issues, and it brings environmental advantages as well!

Produce Profile: Say Hello To Roselle Hibiscus

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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An unusually cheery garden companion, roselle hibiscus both looks great and offers a variety of flavorful uses, most notably in a refreshing tea.

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