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Forcing Flower Bulbs In The Fall For Late Winter Blooms

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Autumn is the best time for forcing flower bulbs to bloom in late winter. Learn how you can pot up bulbs to force them to bloom when the snow is flying.

3 Ways Of Overwintering Artichokes In Cold Climates

Crops & Gardening
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Growing artichokes in the north is not the challenge many gardeners believe it to be. With a little effort, overwintering artichokes brings great rewards.

The Best Way To Get 10 Popular Crops To Market

Farm Management
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Popular market crops such as lettuce, garlic and potatoes differ in harvest, packaging and storage needs. Here's how to get these crops safely to their destinations.

Why I Can’t Live Without My Red Wagon

Equipment
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Here's the story of how a simple red wagon, the perfect size for many farm tasks, has become an irreplaceable piece of equipment.

Get To Know Porcupines: More Than Painful Pests

Farm Management
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Porcupines live a long time, climb trees, help forest ecosystems -- and can float on water. They're not predators, but their quills are dangerous.

This Is Hobby Farming: A Brush With Destiny (And Water Buffalo)

Farm Management
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Creating a niche artisan product—mozzarella di bufala—on a water buffalo dairy farm requires imagination, stamina and a little scratch behind the ears.

4 Tips On Evaluating Your Growing Season & Preparing For The Next

Farm Management
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This is the time of year to collect and evaluate your data as well as organize and list the fall and winter projects you want completed by spring.

Ag Bites: Make The Most Of Your Garden Hoop House, Year-Round

Crops & Gardening
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With some creative thinking, you can get the most out of your garden hoop house regardless of how hot temperatures are outside.

Effectively Remove Rocks From Your Fields With These 4 Tools

Equipment
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Most hobby farmers must eventually deal with removing rocks from their fields or yards. Here are some tools that can help you get the job done.

The Wonderful Weed Of Goldenrod & Why You Should Keep It Around

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening |
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Goldenrod is the last source of nectar each year. What some gardeners consider a weed can give bees an important final boost for winter.

Box Turtles In Your Garden Can Teach You To Slow Down

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Box turtles are fascinating omnivorous creatures. Here's how to create and enhance habitat if you find one living in your garden.

Enjoy Farm Life: Take Time To Watch The Piglets Play

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Sure, a farm always has more than enough problems you can fix, but take opportunities to enjoy when things go right. It could pay off in unexpected ways.

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