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Produce Profile: Try Collard Greens For Year-Round Nutrition

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Collard greens are a delight to grow and to eat. These nutritious, hardy greens are staples in African Americans’ gardens and gardens in the South.

Meet The Folks Behind The Beloved Cabin, A Sustainable Tiny House

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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John and Fin Kernohan tell us about living in an off-grid, 304-square-foot tiny house (with a greenhouse bathhouse!) on their Georgia-based property.

Smartphone Apps For Plants, Bees, Chickens & More

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Whether you're a homesteader, small farmer, chicken-keeper or backyard gardener, these smartphone apps can make life a little easier.

Use An IBC Instead Of Barrels To Store Rain Water

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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An Intermediate Bulk Container, commonly known as an IBC, can be a functional alternative to standard rain barrels for water storage.

5 Tips & Tricks For Dealing With Brush & Tree Debris

Equipment
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A tree can produce a ton of brush and debris over the course of a year. These tips and tricks will help you tackle cleanup smoothly, safely and effectively.

How To Harness The Benefits Of Livestock In The Garden

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Too often, livestock animals are considered the enemies of a good garden, but different animals bring different benefits to a growing space.

5 Ways To Use Your Excess Honey Harvest

Beekeeping | Homesteading |
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You can use honey for more than putting on toast or oatmeal. Make the most out of your excess honey with these five tips.

Black Walnuts Can Be A Profitable Forage Crop

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Black walnuts are plentiful across much of the U.S. (to the chagrin of many gardeners), but these five products can make the tree desirable and profitable.

Video: Tips For Tractor Preventative Maintenance

Equipment
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A few quick points of preventative maintenance can help you avoid bigger problems down the road and keep your tractor in working order.

Sadie-Girl Farm: A Modern Homestead Focused On Rainbow Eggs

Animals | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Julie Kirchner of the North Carolina-based venture tells us all about the joys of living with chickens and quail.

Build a Better Bouquet With A Cut Flower Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Uncategorized |
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Your cut-flower business can bloom with a long-term garden plan, the right tools and processes, and a willingness to experiment.

Equipment Rental Has Advantages For Hobby Farmers

Equipment | Uncategorized |
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Equipment rental has numerous benefits for hobby farmers, from cost advantages to maintenance considerations and more.

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