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How To Garden In Acidic Soil

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If your garden soil has low pH, use this chance to grow some less common edible plants.

10 New Uses for Old Barnwood

Equipment | Homesteading |
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Just because your old barn is no longer structurally sound doesn’t mean the weathered wood can’t be put to good use elsewhere.

You Know You’re an Urban Farmer When…

Urban Farming
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Urban farmers are a breed all their own. If you feel like an outcast in your neighborhood—don’t worry, there’s someone else out there just like you.

Q&A With Fleet Farming

Farm Management | Urban Farming | Video |
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Orlando’s bike-powered urban farming community combines bicycles and teamwork to fuel new edible gardens around the city.

How To Spot Aphid Damage

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Damage from aphid feedings is not uniform and can cause a wide range of symptoms.

Fermented Feed: A Farm-Kid Chore

Animals | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Reduce your feed costs and give your children a useful job around the farm with this simple fermentation project.

When Do You Harvest Ginger?

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Don’t think you have to live in a tropical location to grow this staple of Asian cuisine—with the right garden tools, you can harvest it anywhere.

Grow Your Own Tea Tree

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Treat skin irritations with fresh leaves from this windowsill-grown plant.

A Beginning Farmer’s Checklist For Buying A Small Farm

Beginning Farmers
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Looking for that perfect piece of property to call your farm home? Check off these boxes as you scope out land.

Get A Jump-Start on Cool-Season Crops

Crops & Gardening
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The tail-end of winter is the perfect time to plant seeds of your favorite cold-hardy crops in preparation for the upcoming spring.

Nail Care In Aging Hens

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If your older hens aren’t scratching around as they should, clip their nails to prevent overgrowth.

Our Favorite Garden Season Extenders

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Jumpstart your garden with the help of these tools that allow you to start growing while it’s still frosty.

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