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4 Steps To Build A Simple, Effective Garden Fence

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Do deer frequently visit to your farm? If the answer is yes, here is how you can put up a simple garden fence to keep them out.

Milk Crate Garden: Grow a Lot of Veggies in a Little Space

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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A milk crate garden is a great way to grow a lot of produce in a small space. Plantable, stackable and cute, repurposed milk crates grow great gardens.

Grow Greens Year-Round With Below-Grade Trench Planting

Crops & Gardening
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Follow these instructions to create a below-grade trench planting bed for growing lettuce, kale and other cold-tolerant crops all winter long.

7 Ways You Can Better Market Sweet Peppers

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Peppers have lots of potential. You can grow different colors, sell the plants, market to restaurants, host tastings and make value-added products.

Turf Tips: Advice To Keep Your Lawn Green & Fresh Looking

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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How low should you mow? Is irrigation worth it? How do you beat weeds to a bare spot? Can fertilizer bring harm? Here's our quick guide to lawn care.

7 Ways To Help Vegetables In Your Fall Garden Succeed

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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A fall garden can be beautiful and productive with a proper start. Here are facts to remember when you get your crops going.

Sugar Pot Watermelon Is Ideal for Container Gardening

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Want a petite watermelon plant for a container garden? Sugar pot watermelon produces 8-pound fruits on compact vines that grow beautifully in patio pots.

Sunflowers: Get The Most From These Multipurpose Plants

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Sunflowers have multiple components that are good for food, structure, pollination and medicinal uses. Here's an overview of this remarkable plant.

When In Drought: How To Help Your Crops During Dry Conditions

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Doing rain dances won’t help your farm when it's suffering the effects of a drought, but planting crops that require less water will.

Make Clay Plant Markers For Your Herb Garden

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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These DIY clay plant markers to label your herbs and other plants don't cost much, and they air dry so there's no baking required.

Tomato Pinworms: How To Control This New Pest For Northern Gardeners

Crops & Gardening
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Tomato pinworms are tiny caterpillars that cause big trouble in the tomato patch. Learn how to ID this pest and what you can do to keep it in check.

Make Your Own Nature Mini Documentary In Your Garden Or On Your Farm

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Using still photos or video, anyone can make a short nature documentary. Here's how to choose and approach your subjects for the best results.

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