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Recipe: Rosemary, Garlic & Onion Fermented Cherry Tomatoes

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Delicious served alone or mixed into a recipe, these fermented cherry tomatoes explode with robust flavors of rosemary, garlic  and onion.

Tree Planting & Care (From “Apples of North America”)

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In this excerpt from "Apples of North America," Tom Burford (“Professor Apple”) details the correct steps for properly planting a tree.

These Farm Tasks Keep You Busy During Cold Winter Months

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There are plenty of farm tasks to perform in winter, from clearing invasive plants like Asian bush honeysuckle to frost seeding pastures and more!

Gardening Gifts Are Great For The Holidays (Or Whenever)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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Looking for a last-minute gift? These gardening items make great gifts during the holidays—or, really, any time of the year!

How To Darn Socks, Sweaters & More To Extend Your Clothing’s Life

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Repairing threadbare—or downright holey—clothing items can help save money and the planet. Here's how to darn socks (and other clothes) for extended wear.

Coturnix Quail Prosper At Bushel And A Peck Homestead

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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A pandemic furlough led Courtney Shorr to start an old-fashioned adventure with Bushel And A Peck Homestead—complete with quail!

Reducing Collisions Of Birds Into Windows On The Farm

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Birds colliding with windows is a major source of avian death on the farm. Hawk silhouettes aren't good enough—here's what to do instead.

Top 5 Fermentation Supplies Needed To Ferment At Home 

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Curious about fermenting but not sure where to start? Here are the top five supplies you'll need to ferment fruits and vegetables in your home!

10-Step Tamales (That Don’t Take Forever To Make)

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Delicious, homemade tamales don't have to take forever to make. This recipe speeds the process up so you can enjoy this traditional treat quicker!

Book Review: “The Woodchip Handbook”

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In his new book, “The Woodchip Handbook,” author and horticulturalist Ben Raskin explores the many uses for woodchips on a farm or homestead.

Harvesting Hickory Nuts & Celebrating Kunekunes At 5 Dog Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Foraging | Homesteading | Uncategorized |
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Niki from the Tennessee-based family venture 5 Dog Farm gives us the inside scoop on how to make a four-generation farm prosper.

Now’s The Time To Clean Up Bluebird Boxes, Other Birdhouses

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Late fall is perfect for removing old nest material from bluebird boxes and performing general maintenance to prepare birdhouses for spring.

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