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Start An Herb Garden With These Herbal Basics

Crops & Gardening
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Interested in getting into herb gardening but not sure where to start? Learn some basics of herb garden design from a career grower.

Herbs To Grow And Use For Depression

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Depression is often at its worst during the winter months, and farmers aren't immune. Growing healing herbs, however, can provide some extra support.

Protect Unplanted Trees And Shrubs From Frost

Crops & Gardening
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Don't let your potted trees and shrubs succumb to frost damage. 'Heel in' extra nursery stock to shield the delicate roots all winter long.

Seasonal Produce Led To Good Health For This Grower

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Get inspired to grow your own food, even through the winter months, with a little help from Arkansas-based gardener Becky Porter.

Rethinking ‘Weeds’: Saving Saplings For Future Trees

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Potting up even the tiniest trees will pay critical environmental and economic dividends.

Pomegranate Is A Festive And Medicinal Fruit

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Learn about the myths and medicinal benefits of this popular holiday fruit, which you can grow yourself indoors or out.

Sweet Potatoes and Yams: How Are They Different?

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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If you enjoy a sweet, orange vegetable side-dish at Thanksgiving, you're probably eating sweet potatoes and not yams, no matter what your family calls it.

How Do You Grow Microgreens? We Ask An Advocate

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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The couple behind an operation called On The Grow produces 40 types of microgreens from a 20-foot trailer. They talk about varieties, taste and tips.

Grow St. John’s Wort for Health and Wellness

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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You should grow St. John's Wort for its many health and wellness attributes.

Grow Sweet Potatoes To Harvest & Cure

Crops & Gardening
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The sweet treats are easy enough to grow, but they can be tricky to extract.

Get to Know the Cucumbertree and the Magnolia

Crops & Gardening
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The cucumbertree is part of an ancient line of plants. It's a good shade tree and has numerous medicinal uses. Here's how to grow your own.

Grow And Use These 7 Herbs For Stress Relief

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Nature provides plenty of sources to help relieve everyday tension and anxiety. Here are some examples and how you can use herbs for stress relief.

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