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Xeriscaping: Capitalize On Drought By Growing Plants That Help Others

Farm Management
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In perennially dry or drought-stricken areas, homeowners and businesses often turn to drought-resistant landscaping called xeriscaping. Here are xeriscaping plants you can grow and sell.

Organize A Tool Box Specifically For Fence Repair

Equipment
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Farmers need lots of tools, and creating separate tool boxes for certain projects can save time. Here are some tips on organizing a fence repair tool box.

Sunflowers: Get The Most From These Multipurpose Plants

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Sunflowers have multiple components that are good for food, structure, pollination and medicinal uses. Here's an overview of this remarkable plant.

When In Drought: How To Help Your Crops During Dry Conditions

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Doing rain dances won’t help your farm when it's suffering the effects of a drought, but planting crops that require less water will.

Make Clay Plant Markers For Your Herb Garden

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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These DIY clay plant markers to label your herbs and other plants don't cost much, and they air dry so there's no baking required.

Tomato Pinworms: How To Control This New Pest For Northern Gardeners

Crops & Gardening
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Tomato pinworms are tiny caterpillars that cause big trouble in the tomato patch. Learn how to ID this pest and what you can do to keep it in check.

Customer Retention For CSA Farmers: Sharing Little Things Brings Big Results

Farm Management
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Good customer retention strategies involve asking customers questions, incorporating their input, sharing details and having them visit.

4 Uses For A Hay Wagon (Besides Moving Hay)

Equipment
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A hay wagon can be used for so much for than just carrying hay. Moving big objects, harvesting and recreation are some ways you can use your hay wagon.

This Is Hobby Farming: Rocky Mountain High

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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This vegetable-farming family is producing CSA shares and restaurant deliveries on its Green Dog Farm for the community around Fort Collins, Colorado.

Make Your Own Nature Mini Documentary In Your Garden Or On Your Farm

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Using still photos or video, anyone can make a short nature documentary. Here's how to choose and approach your subjects for the best results.

3 Weeds That Create Habitat For Pollinators

Crops & Gardening
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Planting these species of weeds or allowing them to grow on your land feeds the pollinators -- which in turn help feed us humans.

Learn To Read Your Weeds, Improve Your Farm & Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Pay attention to the signals unwanted plants are sending, and you might find these weeds are quite perfectly suited for their environment.

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