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Burning Question: Is It Time For A High Efficiency Woodstove?

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A high-efficiency woodstove can offer significant energy savings as well as providing a sense of security and comfort. Here's how to make the switch.

13 Tips For Growing Cut-And-Come Lettuce Mix

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Maximize your profits while minimizing time to grow and seed costs with this easy cut-and-come approach to growing lettuce salad mix.

Author Interview: “The Climate Change Garden”

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In The Climate Change Garden: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden, authors Sally Morgan and Kim Stoddart provide timely advice.

How To Get & Stay Ready For Winter On The Farm

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It doesn’t matter if the almanac says it’ll be frosty, snowing, warmer than average or downright frozen. When winter arrives, you and your farm need to be ready.

The Woodlot Offers Numerous Benefits For Small Farms

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If you have a small or hobby farm, you may have a woodlot on your property. Here are just some offerings woodlots offer the landholder.

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Raising Beef Cattle

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Thinking of raising beef cattle? It's not too difficult, though you'll need to follow some best practices. Here are 7 suggestions to keep in mind.

Video: Make Fun, Colorful DIY Garden Signs

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The bright hues and handwritten labels of homemade garden signs can bring color and whimsy to your growing space later in the year. Plus, it's a fun winter project!

Success Is Sweet For This Teenage Maple Syrup Maker

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At just 18 years old, Will Wanish has already found sweet success with his maple syrup and maple sugar company, Wanish Sugar Bush.

Recipe: My Aunt Kris’s Peppermint Bark Is A Holiday Favorite

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This peppermint bark, made from crushed peppermint candy and chocolates, is a quick, simple and sure-to-please holiday hit.

45 Gift Ideas For The Hobby Farmer In Your Life!

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Lost buying gifts for a beloved farmer? Whether you are shopping for a gardener, chicken keeper or livestock owner, here are 45 gift ideas for $15 or less.

Make DIY Foraged Pine Cone Fire Starters 

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Get things going fast in your woodstove with these easy-to-make pine cone fire starters, which require only a few natural and foraged ingredients.

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.

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