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What to Do With Your Compost in Winter

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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While your compost heap might slow down in cold weather, you can still continue to feed it using these tips.

Make The Most Of Microclimates

Urban Farming
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Maximize the growing area available to you by paying attention to the unique microclimates created around your home and garden.

How To Keep Healthy Trees

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Like your 401K, your trees are leafy investments that pay dividends. You want to keep them green and growing for years to come.

4 Signs A Tiny House Might Be Right For You

Urban Farming
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Thinking of taking the plunge and downsizing in a big way? You’re not alone.

6 Ideas To Extend The Garden Harvest

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Eat from your garden year-round with these season-extending techniques that allow you to grow food even when the temperatures dip.

UF Hack: A DIY Stormwater Management

Urban Farming
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Build your own swales, berms and rain gardens to control rainwater build up and to maximize free irrigation.

8 Strategies For Raising Chickens In The Desert

Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The dry heat of the southwestern U.S. poses unique challenges for backyard chicken keepers—but not anything you can’t overcome.

UF Hack: The Trigger Feeder

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Protect your city flock’s feed from thieving sparrows and rodents with this no-waste feeder solution

UF Hack: Pushing Hardiness Zones

Urban Farming
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Help crops not suited to your hardiness zone push through the winter with these insulation tips.

Recipe: Curried Coconut Beet Soup

Recipes | Urban Farming |
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After a long, slow sweat, beets release their earthy flavor for a warm and satisfying autumn soup.

3 Things Getting In The Way Of Your Urban Farm—And What You Can Do About It

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Growing food in the city isn’t without its challenges, but there are things you can do to start living out your farming dream right where you are.

4 Steps To Building Better Community

Urban Farming
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You undoubtedly want to take your passion for urban farming to the streets—but first, you need to gather a crowd of supporters.

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