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How I Almost Ran Off With the Mushroom Man

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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On one inconspicuous day at the farmers’ market began my love affair, though the object of my affection isn’t quite what you’d expect.

4 Lavender Tips from Los Poblanos Inn

Farm Management
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The organic lavender farm at New Mexico’s Los Poblanos Inn is the perfect winter getaway for farmers and farm dreamers alike.

Use Climbing Hydrangea to Cover Ugly Vertical Spaces

Crops & Gardening
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As a shade-loving plant that will cling to any surface, climbing hydrangea was my top pick for covering an unsightly shed wall.

Candied Orange Peels

Urban Farming
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Candying orange peels is fun and special. The thrifty process reminds us that oranges in the winter for the holidays were exotic and rare—no part of the precious citrus fruit could be thrown away. At the same time, the bitter-sweetness of this treat is adult and particular. It’s a sweet grandma would reach for; not […]

Wild vs. Garden Strawberries: Which Should I Grow?

Crops & Gardening
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Both strawberry types have their health benefits. Figure out how you plan to use strawberries then decide which type is best for you.

Lemon Poppy Seed Lip Scrub

Homesteading
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Heal dry, chapped lips by giving them a homemade spa treatment with this fresh and invigorating sugar scrub.

3 Ways Gardening Benefits the Heart

Urban Farming
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If you find yourself in a post-Valentine’s Day stupor, look forward to all the heart-healthy benefits your garden will soon bring.

5 Perennial Vegetables for a Children’s Garden

Homesteading
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Encourage your children to eagerly await the first signs of spring by planting these perennial vegetables in the garden.

How to Grow and Use Lemongrass

Crops & Gardening
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The invigorating flavor and scent of lemongrass can enhance your cooking and also ward off garden pests.

Poop Is Awesome—Except When It’s Not

Beginning Farmers
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Manure is a garden godsend—cat dung, however, should be reserved for the litter box.

How to Store Backyard Eggs

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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On the counter or in the fridge? This is what you need to know about keeping your chickens' eggs before it's time time to eat them.

DIY Macramé Hanging Vase

Homesteading
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Display your favorite cut flowers or potted plants using this simple hanging vase.

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