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5 Ways To Save Money On Seed This Year

Farm Management
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Smart planning, seed saving and pursuing various discounts are among the ways farmers can save on seed purchases for next season.

5 North American Native Shrubs With Berries

Crops & Gardening
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Go native with these gorgeous shrubs with berries. The birds as well as your flower bouquets will thank you.

Why I’m Thankful For The Three-Point Hitch

Equipment
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Although using a three-point hitch can be frustrating, farmers everywhere should be thankful for the advantages offered by this standardized feature.

Dehydrate & Rehydrate With A Wood Stove

Homesteading
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A wood stove is obviously good for heat but it can also help with food preparation, laundry and treating respiratory ailments.

Create 4 Arrangements With These DIY Winter Container Decoration Recipes

Homesteading
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Look no further than your own hobby farm to create beautiful winter garden containers using natural materials and these four DIY design recipes.

5 Reasons You Should Consider Running A Winter CSA

Farm Management
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Income, marketing and networking with other farmers in your area are among the good reasons to consider running a winter CSA.

Preparing & Storing Garden Containers For The Winter

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Learn how to properly clean and store garden containers to ensure blemish-free pots and disease-free plantings next spring.

5 (More) Farm Tools That I’m Thankful For

Equipment
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Thanksgiving Day iapproaches, and hobby farmers everywhere have plenty to be thankful for, including their tools and farm equipment.

Preserving With Honey: “Put Up” Food Without Processed, Cane Sugar

Beekeeping | Homesteading |
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Use honey as a sugar substitute to can and preserve summer's finest fruits.

Improve The Health Of Trees Via Urban Soil Rehabilitation

Urban Farming
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Development can have unintended negative effects on soil, but one researcher's method has reinvigorated the growth of trees in urban forests.

5 Reasons Every Market Farmer Should Grow Cut Flowers

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Flowers add color and attract customers, and many types are easy to grow. See all the reasons market farmers should consider cut flowers.

Cover Crop Tips For Your Garden: How To Plant & Use Green Manures

Crops & Gardening
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Cover crops can boost soil nutrients, limit winter erosion and provide forage for pollinators. Learn how to plant and utilize cover crops in your garden.

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