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At Scratch Brewing Company, Foraging Directs The Beers

Crops & Gardening | Uncategorized |
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Scratch Brewing Company co-owner Marika Josephson tells us how fallen leaves, chanterelle mushrooms and fermented acorns and are all part of the brewery's process.

Row Cover Increases Garden Efficiency And Production

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Row cover can make gardening easier and more productive in numerous ways, including protection and improving the growing environment.

Produce Profile: Don’t Forget The Frying Peppers

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Frying peppers are the oft-forgotten pepper—outshone by bell peppers and hot peppers—but deserve gardeners' and hobby farmers’ attention, too.

6 Plants To Grow In A Medicinal Herb Container Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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You don’t need much land—or any—to start your medicinal herb container garden. Grow these plants indoors or out for a beautiful and healthful garden.

Why You Should Compost & How To Start Today

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Compost is an incredible transformation of organic material into a rich nutrient source for your plants. Here's what you need to know to start composting.

Video: Can’t Get Seed Potatoes? Try Grocery Store Potatoes

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Too late for seed potatoes? As long as they're free of growth inhibitors, even run-of-the-mill potatoes can thrive in large containers.

You Should Use Graph Paper When Planning Your Orchard

Crops & Gardening
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Are you planning to start a small fruit tree orchard this year? Graph paper and colored markers can help you plot the best location for every tree.

How To Build A Raised Bed For Your New Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Want to start a garden but unsure about digging up the yard? Build a raised bed following these instructions for a bountiful backyard harvest!

A Seeder Is An Efficient & Cost-Effective Investment

Crops & Gardening
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There are a few different ways to put seeds in the ground, but a precision seeder will do so efficiently, ideally and with minimal investment.

Produce Profile: Grow Delicious Dill For Pickles & More

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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One of the easiest herbs to grow is also one of the most flavorful in your three-season garden. Try dill this year and add some zing to your diet.

Four Creative Ways To Celebrate Ramps This Season

Crops & Gardening | Recipes |
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Social media is a fertile ground for discovering new ways to cook with ramps, including adding the garlicky greens to sourdough, incorporating into hand-made tortillas and crafting a vodka infusion.

Create A Flower Fort For Peaceful, Floral Privacy

Crops & Gardening
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Grow yourself a peaceful, outdoor hideaway. A flower fort just takes some planning, patience and a generous handful of sunflower seeds.

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