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The 5 Best Edible Flowers to Include in Your Garden

Crops & Gardening
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How do you know which are the best edible flowers for your garden? Here are 5 favorites that make delightful additions to salads, sandwiches and desserts.

Avoiding Mistakes in Mushrooms: A Troubleshooting Guide

Crops & Gardening
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Environmental factors, contamination and plain bad luck are among the things that make mushrooms fail. Here are ways to determine the source of the problem.

4 Herbs to Look for During Spring Foraging

Crops & Gardening
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Ramp up your foraging expeditions with these springtime plants. Some can help you clear out the buildup of winter crud in the body and transition into spring.

Cold-Frame Construction: Building a Baby-Plant Incubator

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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We wanted a greenhouse, but creating that big of a structure doesn't fit with our terrain, so we built a cold frame near the house to start seeds for this year's garden.

7 Ways for Farmers to Market Flowers

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Flowers are easy to grow in little space. Here are ways and places to market them, including farmers markets, weddings, restaurants and wholesale.

6 Ways to Use Row Cover in the Garden

Crops & Gardening
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There are many ways to use row cover in your garden. It isn't just for frost protection. Discover these clever ways to use row cover that you might not have considered.

5 Unusual Broccoli Varieties to Add Wow to Your Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Broccoli is a favorite crop of many gardeners, but don't get stuck in a rut with this veggie. These 5 unusual broccoli varieties will add beauty to your garden and flavor to your meals.

5 Invasive Farm Nuisances You Can Make Useful

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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You might want to eventually rid your land of these invasive plants, but until you're able to get rid of them, you can make use of them.

5 Reasons Every Market Farmer Should Grow Beets

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Beets are an attractive presence on a market table that are quick and easy to grow. Here are the basics on these colorful vegetables.

4 Methods You Can Use to Divide Perennials

Crops & Gardening
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Perennials are terrific garden plants. It's easy to divide perennials using one of these techniques. The result will be happier, healthier plants and extras to share with neighbors and friends.

Elderberry Canes Enter My Life, Holding Promise for Spring & Summer

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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The best plants aren't the ones you order from a catalog, but ones you encounter by some divine appointment. This year, I have a meeting with elderberries, and I can't wait.

Soil Test Basics: Why and How to Take a Soil Test

Crops & Gardening
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Nothing is more critical to the success of a garden than its soil. Learn why soil tests are so beneficial and get tips on how to properly conduct a soil test.

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