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A New Breed Of Yard Shoes Focuses On Productivity

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Gardening may not be a fashion-forward event, but the right gear can definitely help you work longer. And specially designed yard shoes keep your feet moving all day long.

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.

You Can (& Should) Eat Those Hostas In Your Garden

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Hostas are plenty common in ornamental gardens, but did you know you can eat them, too? Both the shoots and leaves are edible and delicious.

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.

Got A Bumper Crop Of Mulberries This Year? Make Jam!

Crops & Gardening | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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Got a lot of mulberries this year? Great! Just the right balance of tart and sweet, this common tree fruit makes a delicious jelly or jam.

From The Herb Garden: Serviceberry

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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A stunning native plant, the serviceberry provides beautiful flowers, a host of medicinal benefits and tasty, nutritious berries beloved by people and birds alike.

Video: Making Mushroom Spore Prints

Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Video |
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The colorful, intricate patterns mushroom caps make are a helpful clue to species identification. Here's how you can make your own mushroom spore prints.

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.

Thinking Vertically & Growing Vine Candy With Southern Home & Farm

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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Texas Master Gardener Rhonda Kaiser tells us about maximizing space and repurposing vintage objects in the garden at her homestead, Southern Home and Farm.

What Can You Tell From An Eggshell?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Poor health, dietary problems and even physical differences can affect eggshell texture, thickness and more, so pay attention to what your hens lay.

Dough Is An Edible Canvas At Sourdough School House

Food | Homesteading |
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Shannon Peckford from the British Columbia-based workshop Sourdough School House talks about baking it forward and how mastering sourdough is a journey.

Video: How To Craft Your Own Herbal Salves

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Video |
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Using herbs foraged, grown or stored in the cupboard, you can make your own herbal salves using oil and beeswax to craft unique and useful products.

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