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Meet The Folks Behind The Beloved Cabin, A Sustainable Tiny House

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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John and Fin Kernohan tell us about living in an off-grid, 304-square-foot tiny house (with a greenhouse bathhouse!) on their Georgia-based property.

Smartphone Apps For Plants, Bees, Chickens & More

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Whether you're a homesteader, small farmer, chicken-keeper or backyard gardener, these smartphone apps can make life a little easier.

Use An IBC Instead Of Barrels To Store Rain Water

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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An Intermediate Bulk Container, commonly known as an IBC, can be a functional alternative to standard rain barrels for water storage.

How To Harness The Benefits Of Livestock In The Garden

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Too often, livestock animals are considered the enemies of a good garden, but different animals bring different benefits to a growing space.

Black Walnuts Can Be A Profitable Forage Crop

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Black walnuts are plentiful across much of the U.S. (to the chagrin of many gardeners), but these five products can make the tree desirable and profitable.

Build a Better Bouquet With A Cut Flower Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Uncategorized |
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Your cut-flower business can bloom with a long-term garden plan, the right tools and processes, and a willingness to experiment.

Produce Profile: Growing Cabbage In The Garden Is Smart

Crops & Gardening
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Spring and fall gardens are not complete without a head or two (or more) of cabbage. Plant green, red and savoy cabbages for a tasty, healthy veggie.

Check Your Soil Drainage Before Planting Fruit Trees

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Well-drained soil is important when planting fruit trees. And if your preferred location doesn’t drain well enough, you could be in for a challenge.

9 Tips For Success When Harvesting Raspberries

Crops & Gardening
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Raspberries are a delicious and nutritious fruit that you can grow yourself. These nine tips ensure your harvest yields the best possible results.

Grow Basil For Its Ease & Its Sensory Delights

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Grow basil for a garden smell that stops you in your tracks and a taste in your cooking that will earn you rave reviews. This easy herb is a treat for the senses.

What’s The Deal With Those Unsolicited Seed Packages?

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | News |
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Increasing numbers of Americans are receiving mislabeled, international mailers containing seed packages they didn't order. Here's what to know and how to respond if you receive one.

Video: How To Collect A Sample For A Soil Test

Crops & Gardening | Video |
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Thinking of planting an area? It's best to get a soil test first, so in this video we show you the steps to collecting a good sample for testing.

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