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Till Responsibly Using S4 Tillage Principles

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It's true that tillage can do a lot of harm to soil life and structure, but these four simple guidelines can help you till responsibly for easier gardening.

Build Permabeds With A 2-Wheel Tractor & Power Ridger

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You can create Permabeds, or permanent garden beds, with a two-wheel tractor and power ridger by following a few key guidelines.

Upgrade Your Greenhouse With Smart Devices

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A smart greenhouse can be set up and controlled with a few common smart devices and an online service like IFTTT. Here's how to upgrade your indoor growing!

Video Round Up: 5 Favorite Hobby Farms Stories

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We rounded up 5 of our favorite Hobby Farms video stories from the past year. Check them out, then dig into all the great video content from our contributors!

Beat The Snow With This Farm Winter Checklist

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As temps turn chilly, it's time to get the farm ready for winter. This farm-chore checklist will get things winter-ready before snow covers the fields.

Build A Winter Greenhouse For Year-Round Growing

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This winter greenhouse design is part walipini and part traditional greenhouse—and includes a convertible top so you can grow through all the seasons.

Plant A Tallgrass Prairie On Your Farm

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Every farm has a spare bit of land, so why not convert these spaces into tallgrass prairie to support wildlife, grow edibles and enhance the ecosystem?

Get A Leg Up On Apple Picking With An Orchard Ladder

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An orchard ladder is specially designed for safety and efficiency while picking apples or other fruit in the orchard. Here's what you should know.

This Family Lives & Loves Off-Grid Homesteading In Vermont

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Teri Page never intended to be an off-grid homesteader, but she and her family now live (and love) their self-sustaining Vermont life.

Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 1)

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Our garden did great this year, but I need a garden shed to store tools closer to it. In this video, watch how I planned the space for a tidy new building.

The Basics On Water Cistern Location & Maintenance

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How you'll use harvested rainwater influences cistern type and placement, water testing, treatment and more. Here's how to choose the right cistern for you.

Ask These Key Questions Before You Start Growing

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When you're establishing a growing endeavor of any size, it's important to ask a handful of key questions to determine your goals, needs and path forward.

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