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How to Control Mosquitoes in Outdoor Areas

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Mosquito-proof yourself and your property this spring and summer. These tips will help you eliminate mosquitoes around your home and farm.

5 Herbs Your Chickens Will Love

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Poultry |
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Fresh or dried, herbs help improve your flock’s health and keep your chickens laying happily. Here are five such green treats.

6 Unexpected Money-Making Crops to Grow All Summer

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Some of these crops take extra effort to produce throughout the summer, but they're in demand and nearly always sell well.

Grow the Best Peppers for Patio Pots

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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You can grow most vegetables in pots, but few as easily as peppers. Though any variety will succeed, these peppers for patio pots are the best ones—flavorful, fun and productive.

These “Extreme Outdoorspeople” Take on Idaho

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When Tammy Trayer first glimpsed the West, she knew it was the place she wanted to call home. She and her family now live the life of extreme outdoorspeople in Idaho.

Good Seedlings Gone Bad: Help with Seed-Starting Problems

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Starting your own seeds is a fun and inexpensive way to grow plants, but it has its difficulties. Here are 5 seed-starting problems and ways to solve them.

5 Detoxifying Herbs to Help You Transition Into Spring

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Help yourself get physically and mentally ready to take on the farm this spring with these cleansing and nutritious herbs.

Living Off the Grid: A Guide to Long-Term Produce Storage

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Here are the basics about what fruits and vegetables are good for long-term storage, and how to best store them naturally.

What Are Heirloom Vegetables & Why Should I Grow Them?

Crops & Gardening
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If you're looking for especially flavorful produce this season, consider growing a few heirloom vegetables. Here are the basics.

Cutting-Edge Crops: Grow Apples for Hard Cider

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Apples used to make hard cider are quite different than sweet varieties made for eating. Here's what you need to know about apples for the hard cider market.

Learn the Basics of Trench Composting

Crops & Gardening
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This practice of making compost in the ground has existed for a long time, but it's new to many people. Here's how trench composting works.

Observe Aquatic Creatures to Assess Water Quality

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The presence of certain insects as well as leeches in wetlands, creeks, ponds and streams helps reveal whether the water is polluted or clean. Here's what to look for.

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