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Tips For Growing A Bumper Crop Of Garden Veggies

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Michael Spencer of Houston, Texas, managed to grow a bumper crop of tomatoes, okra, potatoes, onions and more during a drought with these tips.

Breaking Barriers With The Black Yard Farm Collective

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Black Yard Farm founder Ashanti Williams tells us how the New York-based initiative is opening doors for Black farmers. She also shares her love of okra.

Video: Treating Drought Stress In Boxwood Shrubs

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This time of year can be hard on young boxwood plants, so keep moisture top of mind and heed the following signs if your plants look stressed.

Fall Is the Right Time To Dig … Into Seed Catalogs!

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It's that time of year when we dig into seed catalogs to plan next year's garden. Here are some tips for navigating the many seed choices available.

Recipe: Fermented Parsnip Pickles Are Tangy & Tasty

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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These fermented parsnip pickles make use of root vegetable harvests and Thanksgiving extras for a tangy, garlicky treat that's sure to delight.

Full Cycle Projects Help Fuel Power Farms

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Rebekah Power from the Arizona-based Power Farms tells us about the nourishing nature of growing sunflowers and working as a family unit.

4 Farming Successes I’m Thankful For In 2023

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Since we can never spend too much time counting our blessings, I'm sharing a handful of the farming-related successes I’m thankful for in 2023.

5 Must-Do Garden Tasks For Growers In November

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Resh Gala, author of Vegetable Gardening Made Easy, shares some simple tasks growers should do for their garden in the month of November.

Root Cellar Your Harvest To Store Through The Winter

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Store your produce in a root cellar to extend the harvest and provide a rainbow of fresh colors and flavors to your kitchen throughout the winter.

Preserving Fresh Produce In Your Home (Without A Root Cellar) 

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You don't need a root cellar to extend the life of your fresh garden produce into winter and even spring. Here's how to preserve veggies in your home.

7 Essential Hand Tools For A 1/4-Acre Home Garden 

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When planting a moderate-sized garden of 1/4 acre or more, hand tools can really increase your efficiency, so check out these essential hand tools.

Root Cellar Storage Guide: From Apples To Turnips

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Store these fruits and vegetables in the root cellar well past fall into late winter, then your early spring garden can take over.

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