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Rice, Ham and English Peas

Urban Farming
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Photo by Judith Hausman “So, what do you call this,” a dinner guest recently asked me upon serving up a side of rice, ham and peas. “Un-risotto?” You could say this dish is sort of like risotto. Peas are indeed a classic risotto ingredient, but instead of making this dish with the traditional Arborio rice, […]

How to Grow Okra

Crops & Gardening
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You’ll be munching on this member of the mallow family all summer long with help from these growing tips.

6 Tools to Keep Vegetables Fresh Through Market Day

Farm Management
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Protect the quality of your vegetables and boost market sales with these tools that help cool, store and transport produce.

5 Tips for Planning an Off-Farm Family Vacation

Homesteading
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Take a break from everyday farm life and minimize the stress of planning a getaway with this help.

Homemade Natural Deodorant

Homesteading
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Keep the stink away the natural way with this homemade deodorant.

5 Reasons to Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C.

Crops & Gardening
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A once self-sufficient home and farm, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., boasts a beautiful landscape that any gardener would love.

9 Need-To-Know Tips For Canning Meat

Homesteading
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Advanced canners, take the challenge of preserving meats and stocks so you can have a quick meal at your fingertips.

Chase Away the Blues with St. John’s Wort

Crops & Gardening
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Use this cheery nervine topically for burns and nerve injuries or internally as an anti-depressant.

Chicken Liver Pâté

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The 30 Best World Cups

Homesteading
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Even if you’re not a soccer fan, you can enjoy one of these signature beverages from countries participating in the 2014 World Cup tournament.

Participate in Independence This July Fourth

Homesteading
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As you work your land, take time to recognize the events in American history that gave you this freedom.

Beginning Farmer’s Guide to Powdery Mildew

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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It seems as though none of your crops are safe from the destruction of powdery mildew, but here’s how you can stop this disease in its tracks.

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