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6 Organic Mulches to Overwinter the Garden

Urban Farming
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Just because the weather is getting cool doesn’t mean your gardening chores are finished. Don’t miss this important step in maintaining garden health.

4 Cover Crops That Do Double-Duty

Urban Farming
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Cover cropping is a strategy used by many growers, both large- and small-scale, to improve the soil without the use of chemicals. Cover crops offer your garden many benefits, ranging from reduced erosion and compaction to increased fertility and soil organic matter, and different types of cover crops serve different purposes: Legumes, for example, boost […]

5 Cues to Take from Urban Farms

Urban Farming
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Take the lessons learned from leaders in the urban-farming movement to make a difference in your own community.

6 Reasons to Think Twice About Urban Pigs

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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The idea of home-raised bacon might seem like a dream come true, but are you up for the reality of raising pigs in the city?

From Raw to Pasteurized: 6 Milk Considerations

Urban Farming
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Whether you drink raw milk or pasteurized milk is a personal choice, and you should consider all angles before your purchase.

7 Films Every Locavore Needs to Watch

Urban Farming
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Take a look behind the scenes of food and farming initiatives around the world right from the comfort of your living room with these dynamic documentaries.

New to GMOs? 7 Things to Know Before Thanksgiving

Urban Farming
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Could genetically engineered foods be making their way onto your holiday table? Here’s what you need to know to make good food-buying decisions.

7 Crops to Kick Off Your Spring Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Is your green thumb itching to get gardening again? These cold-loving crops will help you get the growing season started.

The Key to Safe Mushroom Foraging

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Mushroom foraging is a skill that requires time and experience. Beginners who want to do it safely need to embrace a simple three-letter word.

11 Food Apps for Sustainable Shoppers

Urban Farming
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Get a better handle on what you put in your mouth with these apps that help you identify sustainable food.

5 Ways to Start a Community Garden

Urban Farming
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Grow healthy food and make new friends in the process by starting a community garden.

10 Simple Ways to Prepare Spring Veggies

Urban Farming
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Cool-season vegetables will be the first to pop out of your garden at the end of winter. Savor their fresh flavor with these classic recipes.

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