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Picking Sprayer Pumps and Nozzle Tips

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Use these tips to help you find pumps and nozzle tips for your small-farm sprayer.

Sprayer Selection

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Choose from a host of equipment for your small-farm sprayer applications.

Home Schooling Permaculture

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It wasn’t until reading Gaia’s Garden, written by Toby Hemenway and published by Chelsea Green, that I began to understand permaculture and the science behind it.

Bringing a Story to Life

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For me, the best thing about being a writer is the opportunity to explore diverse subjects and to get to know people.

Understand Your Technology

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I like to do things myself; however, I have no problem hiring an expert tradesman to do repairs or even seasonal maintenance.

Do You Know Where Your Tools Are Tonight?

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I finally did it. I went to Sears and picked up a set of tool cabinets. They are sleek, black and red and altogether out of place in my shop.

Chainsaw Safety, Part 2

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When it comes to safe chainsaw operation, clothing is a key element.

Tools of the Trade: Hoop Houses

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High or low tunnels, greenhouses or garages—hoop houses are handy structures on hobby farms.

Chainsaw Safety, Part I

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It’s winter, and for me that means time to fire up the chain saw.

Permaculture: Getting Started

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You can begin integrating permaculture methods into your garden, yard or farm with simple, subtle changes.

Hearing Protection vs. Hearing Aids

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Though my wife and kids have been known to accuse me of not listening, usually it is more a matter of not being able to hear as well as I would like.

Overwinter Tools

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It’s getting cold here in Minnesota, and that means it’s time to put away some of the motorized tools for the yard and farm.

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