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We Tried 3 Indoor Smart Gardens. Here Are The Results.

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Indoor smart gardens grow herbs and veggies year-round right in your home. We tried out these three models, so read on to see what we found.

A Modern Black & White Farmhouse Becomes Home At Carolina Sugarberry Farms

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Hobby farmer Sara Easley tells us how a collection of Nigerian dwarf goats keep things endlessly entertaining at her homestead.

Prepare & Plant An Asparagus Patch In This Spring’s Garden

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Considering adding asparagus to the garden? Provide rich soil, the right pH and adequate drainage and you should have spears for years.

Tips On Selecting Trees For Your Livestock Pasture

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | Permaculture |
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Thinking about planting trees in your pasture? There are a number of benefits, though also some concerns. Consider these tips when choosing what to plant.

From The Herb Garden: Oh, Oregano!

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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Nearly ubiquitous on spice racks the world over, easy-to-grow oregano brings flavor to a wide variety of dishes and a range of medical uses, too.

Try Rare, Heirloom & Hybrid Kale Varieties For Something Different In The Garden

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Whether you want to grab extra attention at market or simply perk up what's on your plate, these uncommon kale varieties are well worth a look.

This Cool Custom Coop Keeps Things Comfy & Tidy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Jennifer Kutchney wanted an efficient, healthy and attractive coop for her family's first flock of chickens—and this custom coop does all that and more!

Bust Winter Chicken Boredom & Stop Destructive Habits

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Winter can bring boredom to the chicken coop—sometimes to dramatic and destructive effect. But these boredom busters keep chickens enriched and healthy.

How To Garden With Success Using An Index Guild

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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An index guild of plants can help you observe details about plants as they grow, but how do these observations translate to growing success in the field? Let's take a look.

Elderberry Syrup: An Easy & Healthy Refrigerator Recipe

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Foraging | Homesteading | Recipes |
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'Tis the season for sniffles and other maladies, so give your immune system some support with this easy recipe for refrigerator elderberry syrup.

Hot & Cold Frames Extend Seasons, Boost Productivity

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Based on your needs and growing conditions, simple hot and cold frames can be handy season extenders to add to the garden.

Does Your Tractor Really Need A Front-End Loader?

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Most people think a farmer needs a front-end loader on the tractor, but the attachment may not be critical at all. Before buying, consider the following.

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