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5 Herbs Perfect For Container Gardening

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Short on space but want to grow your own kitchen staples? These herbs are the best place to start.

Compost Tea: Quench Your Garden’s Thirst

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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You already compost—you do compost, don’t you?—use compost in your garden and container plants, and understand all of the soil-building benefits that compost provides. Now it’s time to familiarize yourself with compost tea, an easy-to-make brew using black gold. It’s too easy, in fact, to not  take full advantage of it. This is the key […]

Recipe: Thai-Style Stuffed Radishes

Recipes | Urban Farming |
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Showcase the best of your garden, while incorporating the exciting flavors of Southeast Asian cooking with these stuffed radishes.

DIY Bitters: 5 Simple Steps to Your Own Bitter Blend

Urban Farming
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Whether you’re looking for digestive support or fun cocktail additives, put your creativity to the test by making your own bitters.

11 Reasons to Keep Backyard Chickens

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Need a good reason to move beyond mere consideration and build the backyard coop? Here are reasons that will motivate you.

15 Hacks For A Water-Smart Garden

Urban Farming
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Don’t mess around with water waste this summer. Start putting these water-saving techniques into action now.

6 Tips For Backyard Permaculture

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Work with the nature and landscape around you to design a garden spaces where you can work, play and, most importantly, eat.

9 Tips To Keep Your Garden Going While On Vacation

Urban Farming
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It might seem unthinkable, but your garden can survive while you're out of town. Here are tips on planning ahead and finding help.

How to Start a Farmers’ Market

Urban Farming
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Longing for a convenient place to buy the local food you crave? Join forces with community members to start a farmers’ market.

7 Reasons You Should Ferment Your Harvest

Urban Farming
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Daunted by the idea of creating your first ferment? Don’t be. It’s an easy, safe and healthy way to make your garden bounty last.

6 Problems With City Composting—And What You Can Do About It

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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From space constraints to to foul odors, composting in the city isn’t easy, so take matters into your own hands.

5 Questions to Ask Before Keeping Bees

Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Urban Farming |
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Urban beekeeping is all the rage, but don’t blindly jump in. Ask yourself these questions before starting your hive.

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