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3 Weeds That Create Habitat For Pollinators

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Planting these species of weeds or allowing them to grow on your land feeds the pollinators -- which in turn help feed us humans.

Learn To Read Your Weeds, Improve Your Farm & Garden

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Pay attention to the signals unwanted plants are sending, and you might find these weeds are quite perfectly suited for their environment.

5 Fast-Growing Herbs You Can Plant For Autumn Harvest

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Discover five fast-growing herbs that perform well when planted for fall harvests. They favor cool temperatures, and many will overwinter in the garden.

Wild Mushrooms: Workshops Are The Best Way To Learn About Them

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Whether you are student or teacher, knowing a place and observing the changes over time provides invaluable insights into foraging for wild mushrooms.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Is A Winter Crop Worth Growing

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Purple sprouting broccoli is a delicious crop that can extend your growing season straight through the winter months, even in cold climates.

Understand The Difference Between Good & Bad Ozone

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Ozone at ground level could be the cause of poor productivity in wild and cultivated plants. Here are the signs of ozone damage to look for.

Pinching Mums: Tips For Pruning This Fall-Flowering Plant

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Pinching mums is not a difficult task, but it is a necessary one. Grow sturdier, stockier and better flowering mums with the simple practice of pinching.

Revive Abandoned Grape Vines For Potential Production

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Grape vines in my orchard that are decades old are proving to be resilient and showing signs of life. Here's how I gave them a second chance.

Compost Surprises: Unexpected Things Can Spring From (And Even Help) The Process

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If you maintain a compost area or container, you'll find that our common discards often result in uncommon "offspring" or volunteers to assist us.

How To Make A Tiered Herb Planter Using Pots

Crops & Gardening
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Want to grow a lot of herbs in a small space? Build this DIY tiered herb planter just outside your backdoor and harvest homegrown herbs all summer long.

Meet 6 Of North America’s Important Native Pollinators

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Bats, butterflies and hummingbirds help in addition to bees and other insects. Learn about native pollinators and what you can do to protect their habitats.

Meet The Roly Poly (aka Pill Bug) & Learn Its Roles In The Garden

Crops & Gardening
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The roly poly offers a great introduction to your soil life and understanding the mysterious, complex world of the overlooked and underfoot.

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