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3 Tips for Giving Seeds as Gifts

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Seeds are little packages of potential that can make lasting and meaningful gifts. Do some research to make sure you send the right seeds to the right person in the right place.

The Homestead Redefines the Holidays for Our Family

Homesteading
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As we continue making the transition to rural living on our homestead, the holidays get a little bit of a refresh, as well.

4 Common Mistakes of the Beginning Farmer

Farm Management
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Some of the most common mistakes are easy to avoid, but you have to know what they are. Here are some that many new farmers make.

6 Broad-Leaved Evergreens for the Winter Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Looking for shrubs that provide winter interest to the garden? These six broad-leaved evergreens are beautiful, hardy and easy to maintain.

Hobby Farm Hacks: Use a Hand Saw as a Soil-Preparation Tool

Equipment
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Are you fond of farm hacks? Using an old, dull hand saw as a tool for soil preparation might seem far-fetched, but it can be surprisingly effective.

See Beyond the Trees: Capitalize on Non-Timber Forest Products

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you have access to woodlands, these 4 sources help you explore products other than lumber to establish a lucrative and thriving partnership with nature.

How to Choose & Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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If you're fortunate enough to have coniferous trees growing on your property, consider harvesting one of them to serve as a Christmas tree.

6 Ways to Avoid Frostbite in Your Chickens

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If you live in an area with harsh winters, follow these common-sense guidelines to keep your chickens safe from frostbite.

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Slower growth as well as fewer weeds and pests makes winter gardening easy compared with summer. Choose some cold-hardy vegetables, set up some protection and get started.

Ants Are Tiny Farmers—Look Closely & You’ll See

Crops & Gardening
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Ants use ages-old farming techniques including growing their own food and harvesting products from other animals. Here's a closer look.

Small Engines: Know the Difference Between CC & Horsepower

Equipment
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While shopping for a snow blower to replace an 8-horsepower model, I found most engines measured in cc. Here's what those terms mean and why the comparison is complex.

6 Tips to Prepare Your Goats for Winter

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Your herd needs a little TLC as temperatures drop. Here are tips on shelter, food, water and general health to keep your goats well through the winter.

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