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5 Barn Improvements to Make You a Better Farmer

Equipment | Farm Management |
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Streamline your workflow and increase efficiency by making minor changes to your your barn space and farm plan.

5 New Uses for Old Barn Finds

Equipment
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Unearth the junk pile accumulating in your barn and transform the materials into something purposeful for the home or farm.

Indulge in Armchair Gardening This Winter

Urban Farming
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Just as garden chores dwindle for the winter, seed catalogs come rushing in in full force. Use them to plan and dream about next year’s garden.

5 Bugs that Attack Garden Pests

Crops & Gardening
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Team up with these predatory insects to protect your garden from the damage of frustrating pests.

4 Desserts Made Simple With Cast Iron Cookware

Homesteading | Recipes |
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Honor the versatility of cast iron by indulging in one of these simple-to-make treats, complete with recipes.

Awaiting First Eggs

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The four pullets are finally 20 weeks old, and they’re the same size as the hens. Even though winter is just a few days away, the girls will start laying eggs soon. I’m officially on egg watch. They’ll start when they’re ready, though. I don’t see the need to coax them to lay with dummy […]

6 Tips for Pruning Evergreens

Crops & Gardening
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Just before the holidays is a perfect time to trim your evergreen trees and shrubs, both to encourage spring growth and to provide fodder to deck your halls.

Red Wine Cake with Poached Pears

Urban Farming
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Sophisticated, seasonal and simple: I love this combination of fruit, chocolate and wine. The tawny pears turn garnet when poached in red wine, and the same red wine in the cake makes it glossy and just sweet enough. A sprinkle of confectioners sugar might be a pretty garnish, but the cake needs no thick frosting […]

Mint Chocolate Lip Balm

Homesteading
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Stuff this year’s stockings with a homemade treat that will keep your lips smooth all winter long.

10 Ways to Use Your Sweet-Potato Harvest

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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With any luck, you'll have a bountiful sweet potato harvest so you can use them creatively all year long.

How to Grow Amaranth for Greens

Crops & Gardening
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A cousin to quinoa, this nutty grain can also be grown for its nutritious greens.

3 Great Gifts for Gardeners From Gardeners

Urban Farming
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Whether you’re a gardener preparing gifts to give or have a special gardener on your gift list, these homegrown presents are sure to delight.

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