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Trader Joe’s Ex-Exec Opens Nonprofit Grocery

Urban Farming
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The new Boston-area grocery store, Daily Table, offers fresh, wholesome food at discounted prices to prevent food waste.

The Book For The Lactose-Tolerant Cook

Beginning Farmers
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Let dairy farmers and cooks from across the country share their best recipes with you in this comprehensive cookbook exploring all things milk-based.

Why You Need To Pinch Back Perennials

Crops & Gardening
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Prolong your summer blooms by pinching back certain flowers in early summer.

7 Balloon Creations Rockin’ Our Farm

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If you can’t keep a backyard chickens of your own, maybe a flock of these balloon animals will do.

The Story Behind the Memorial Day Poppy

Crops & Gardening
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Since World War I, the field poppy has been a symbol of the courage of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for our freedom.

Moving? 6 Ways to a Fresh Start In an Existing Coop

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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  Moving can be tough, especially when animals are involved. If you’re relocating to a new property and taking your flock with you it’s important to keep their health and safety in mind—both during traveling and when it’s time to introduce your flock to their new coop. One of the options when moving your ladies […]

25 Beef and Pork Cuts and How to Cook Them

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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You have a lot of options when you take your homegrown meat to the processor. Make sure you ask for the cuts you’ll enjoy cooking.

Outdoor Cooking: Calzones and Kebabs

Homesteading
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Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill—or start a fire!—to cook up a delicious meal that’s fun for the whole family to prepare and eat.

Plant This: Green Zebra Tomatoes

Urban Farming
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Grow a fun and funky tomato for your garden this year that’s perfect for adding to salsa or a summer salad.

5 Pestos And Preserves Made With Wild Edibles

Homesteading | Recipes |
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Make the most of all the free food growing around you by foraging wild plants for these delicious treats.

The Great Onion Attack of 2015

Beginning Farmers
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Before you plant 10 bajillion onions, make sure you have the right variety.

3 Mulches Perfect For Clay Soil

Crops & Gardening
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Clay soil can certainly be a nuisance for the eager gardener. Line up your amendment strategy starting with one of these mulches.

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