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Cover Crops Can Protect & Build Healthy Soil

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Recipe: Pickle & Can Those Late Season, Green Tomatoes

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When ripening outdoors is no longer possible, you might as well enjoy your tomatoes in all of their green glory. Try pickling them with this recipe!

Keep The Garden Growing This Winter With A Cold Frame

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Wintry weather doesn't mean you have to give up gardening—a cold frame can keep cool-weather crops going well into the chilly months!

Save Your Tomato Seeds For Next Year’s Garden

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Save yourself from sold-out suppliers by sticking back tomato seeds from plants harvested from this year's garden. It's easy, once you learn the process.

Lobster Mushrooms & Purslane Are A Forager’s Friends

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Lobster mushrooms and purslane are two flavorful foraging favorites that, if you learn how to spot them, can provide nutritious, delicious dinnertime fare.

How To Plant An Orchard Of Fruit Or Nut Trees

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The best time to plant trees may have been decades ago, but you can plant an orchard today to enjoy in the coming years. Here's how.

Here Are 7 Top Causes (& Fixes) When Hens Stop Laying

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While some hiccups in egg production are perfectly normal, others can signal trouble. Here's what to look for when your hens stop laying.

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