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Fencing Out Deer Requires Effort—But It’s Worth It

Farm & Garden
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It might be too early to claim a complete and total victory, but on the whole, my fencing and I have finally won the war to keep deer out of my orchard.

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.

Look For These Spring-Emerging Beneficial Insects

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Springtime means garden cleanup, but keep an eye our for these beneficial insects as you ready your space. These bugs are your helpers during growing season!

Exploring The Benefits And Features Of Reel Mowers

Equipment
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A farmer can never have too many lawn mowers. Even an old-fashioned manual reel mower can offer a variety of advantages over their motorized counterparts.

Video: How To Stock A Pond With Fish

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Video |
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There's nothing quite like fishing in your own pond, but new or recovering waters require you to stock with fish. Here are some tips to do the job right.

Should Your Farm Sell Vegetable Seeds?

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Saving vegetable seeds to sell can be lucrative and worth your consideration. Here’s how to see if it could be a good fit for your farm business.

Sweet Cheeks Farm & Apiary Showcases Magic Of Honey Bees

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Food |
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Allison Tolpa from the New Jersey-based family farm Sweet Cheeks Farm and Apiary tells us how sustainable bee practices bring joy to their community.

Grow These Old-Fashioned Flowers For Something ‘New’

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Looking for something new for the garden? Try these old-fashioned flowers! The varieties are less common than they used to be, but they're still worthwhile.

Converting A Swing Set Into a Deluxe Chicken Coop

Animals | Equipment | Poultry |
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When pandemic lockdown hit, this family took the opportunity to convert an old swing set into a unique chicken coop for their brand-new flock!

6 Questions To Ask When Buying A Garden Hose

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Garden hoses are a common sight on any hobby farm. But before buying a garden hose, here are six questions you should ask and answer.

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