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Should I Supplement Light In My Coop?

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Lighting the coop in winter can be a touchy subject among chicken keepers. Whether you decide to do it or not, give your hens the rest they need.

Now You Can Grow A Garden On Your Windowsill Without The Mess

News | Urban Farming |
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Droponic has created a simple hydroponic system. All you need to do is add sunlight.

3 Holiday Decorations Using Pinecones

Homesteading
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Bring some holiday cheer into your home using pinecones gathered from your land.

Recipe: Vanilla Dutch Babies

Homesteading | Recipes | Urban Farming |
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These easy puffed pastries come out perfect every time—experienced bakers need not apply.

World’s Largest Rooftop Farm Opens In Chicago

Farm Management | News | Urban Farming |
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Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the world and now that it’s home to the world’s largest rooftop farm, it’s even better. Urban farming company Gotham Greens opened the farm on Chicago’s South Side in the Pullman area. This marks the company’s fourth greenhouse facility and the first one they’ve built outside of […]

A Thanksgiving Tradition: Gratitude Journals

Homesteading
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Keep a record of what you’re thankful for—it’s sure to lift your spirits and empower you through tough times.

Don’t Know What To Do With Your Old Car? Turn It Into A Chicken Coop!

News | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Michael Thompson spent less than $500 on the entire project, including the car. Not a bad investment for what he was able to accomplish.

Feeling Worm And Fuzzy All Over

Beginning Farmers
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The worms are reproducing, I’ve got tons of worm castings, and the Fortress Garden is happy. It’s a good day to be a farmer.

FDA Approves Genetically Modified Salmon

News | Urban Farming |
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The agency determined that the AquAdvantage salmon is safe for humans and animals to eat and that the genetic engineering is safe for the fish involved.

Burning Question: Have We Been Too Quick to Accept Biopesticides?

Beginning Farmers
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If you’re looking for a pest control that’s safe for people and the environment, your answer might not be pesticides—even if they’re naturally derived.

Overwintering Dahlia Tubers

Crops & Gardening
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Enjoy your dahlias for another growing season with this winter storage method.

Q&A With New York Permaculture Exchange

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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A permaculture food forest and burgeoning permaculture movement are alive in Brooklyn.

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