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3 Good Reasons To Leave (& Love) Dandelions

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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There are more reasons to love than hate those dandelions in your yard, so consider leaving and even using the bright yellow blooms of this versatile plant!

Natural Predators (From The Healthy Vegetable Garden)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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In this excerpt from "The Healthy Vegetable Garden," author and gardening expert Sally Morgan looks at using predators to control pests in the garden.

Pasture Permaculture Is Just A Matter Of Good Grazing

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Permaculture |
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Pasture permaculture is a matter of good grazing—working with the land and managing livestock use to ensure soil regenerates for future yields.

Garden Soil Fertility Management Stages 2 & 3

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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It's helpful, when establishing a garden, to think of soil fertility management as three stages, with garden building and long-term maintenance as the final two.

Annexation & Your Small Farm: What Now?

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When larger municipalities pursue rural areas, it can bring hardship to residents. Here are some potential effects of annexation, as well as what you can do to protect your farm endeavors.

10 Tips For Mowing Your Lawn The Right Way

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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An attractive lawn starts with proper mowing, and these tips and techniques will ensure your grass—whether a patch or acres—grows healthy and strong.

FSA Loans Can Help Small Farmers Find Big Profits

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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You don't have to be a large-scale producer to pursue Farm Service Agency loans, which can help small farmers turn their hobbies into profitable ventures.

Understanding The ‘Trees from Seed’ Philosophy

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Sow hundreds of native trees in place simply, easily and for free using the trees from seed philosophy, which bypasses saplings for wild tree seeds.

How To Easily Unwind A Drip Irrigation Line

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Unwinding pipe may seem simple, but when plants are drying out in the field, the last thing you want is a kink in your irrigation line.

The Rotary Plow Is A Powerfully Multifunctional Tool

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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From breaking sod to creating beds, managing crops and even turning compost, a rotary plow is a versatility powerhouse on the small farm, working homestead or edible landscaped community.

Video: How To Stock A Pond With Fish

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Video |
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There's nothing quite like fishing in your own pond, but new or recovering waters require you to stock with fish. Here are some tips to do the job right.

Permabeds, Cover Crops & Tarps Keep The Garden Ready

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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Three tools, Permabeds, cover crops and tarps, will protect your garden and keep the soil ready to work as soon as temperatures allow.

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