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Recipe: Spiced Custard Pie Is A Holiday Treat

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This spice custard pie recipe incorporates cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom into a classic dessert for a touch of seasonal holiday flair!

Recipe: Fermented Cranberry Salsa Cream Cheese Dip 

Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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This fermented cranberry salsa recipe puts a colorful, tasty twist on a popular holiday dish. Serve with crackers at your next seasonal get together!

Breaking Barriers With The Black Yard Farm Collective

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Black Yard Farm founder Ashanti Williams tells us how the New York-based initiative is opening doors for Black farmers. She also shares her love of okra.

Chicken Chat: Growing A Joyful, Fancy Flock

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chickens filled a void left by the loss of Stella M's beloved cat, leading this young chicken-keeper to start flocks for herself and others.

Chicken Coop For The Soul: Therapy Chickens At Work

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | News | Poultry |
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Chickens are waddling their way into more hearts through animal-assisted therapy. Check out these stories of chickens helping people in times of need.

Reduce Your Farm Overhead With An Electric Vehicle

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Electric vehicles are popping up on hobby farms everywhere. Here’s a look at the different electric vehicle types you can choose for your homestead.

5 Gift Ideas For The Farmers In Your Life In 2023

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Need help coming up with Christmas gift ideas? Hobby Farms is here to help with five tool- and machinery-themed gift ideas that are perfect for farmers.

Muscovy Ducks Produce Eggs, Meat & Also Control Pests

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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The Muscovy is one of the best egg-laying duck breeds, a meat-producing flytrap—and these quiet ducks won't make a quacking racket, either!

Video: Treating Drought Stress In Boxwood Shrubs

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This time of year can be hard on young boxwood plants, so keep moisture top of mind and heed the following signs if your plants look stressed.

Fall Is the Right Time To Dig … Into Seed Catalogs!

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Uncategorized |
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It's that time of year when we dig into seed catalogs to plan next year's garden. Here are some tips for navigating the many seed choices available.

Recipe: Fermented Parsnip Pickles Are Tangy & Tasty

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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These fermented parsnip pickles make use of root vegetable harvests and Thanksgiving extras for a tangy, garlicky treat that's sure to delight.

Use Fire Safely On The Farm & In The Home

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Always keeping safety first, fire is an invaluable tool on the farm and in the home, from burning quality wood for heat to using remnants in the garden.

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