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Garden DIY: Wire-And-Newspaper Potato Bin

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Grow more potatoes in less space with this simple project made from materials you already have on hand.

Chicken Chat: Our Son’s Flock

Beginning Farmers
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A boy’s love of animals went in one obvious direction: chicken keeping.

Keep Your Tomatillos Beetle-Free

Crops & Gardening
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Tomatillos of all colors are at risk of one particular pest: the three-lined potato beetle.

What I Do When Gardening Isn’t An Option

Beginning Farmers
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In a world full of unpacked moving boxes, my trowel and hoe have taken a back seat.

Grow & Use Your Own Stevia

Crops & Gardening
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This sweet herb can be grown in your backyard to add natural sweetness to your favorite dishes.

How Much Chicken Feed Does A Flock Need?

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Make sure your chickens are getting the right size meals to make the eggs or meat you're raising them for.

Red Clover In Your Garden & Pantry

Crops & Gardening
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This common plant, often thought of as a weed, brings extreme value, both to your soil and to your health.

What To Look For When Buying A Wood Chipper

Equipment
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Turn your tree prunings into a free source of mulch with a wood chipper.

Short On Space? Grow Rhubarb In Containers

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Making your rhubarb garden mobile by planting in containers.

Q&A With Ivy Creek Family Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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For these farmers, the business of farming is a continual learning process.

To No-Till Or Not To No-Till

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Explore the pros and cons of no-till crops and gardens for your small farm.

The Accidental Farmer

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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The plans for the rest of our lives have spun completely out of control—and we’re OK with that.

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