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The Book For Knowing, Growing and Using Herbs

Beginning Farmers
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The cover price may seem steep, but if you get your green thumbs on this book, you’ll never need to buy another herb volume of any kind again—no joke.

Surf’s Up for These Urban Goats

Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Three surfing goats are catching attention—and waves—at Pismo Beach, Calif. Anyone up for a surf lesson?

3 Garden “Bad Girls” I’m Growing

Crops & Gardening
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You may choose to base a garden design on one of many themes. I love the idea of gardening with the outlaws of the plant world.

Cioppino (San Fran Fish Stew)

Urban Farming
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Rhubarb Oatmeal Upside-down Cake

Urban Farming
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Photo by Rachael Brugger Knobby rhubarb pushing itself up through the earth is a sure sign of spring around here. In my northern climate, we’re still waiting on berries and it will be months before stone fruits or apples are in season, so it’s always fun to make the first rhubarb desserts. With no time to […]

How to Ferment Everything

Homesteading
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Don’t fear the ferment! In seven simple fermentation steps you can preserve anything that grows in your garden.

Plant Firm Foundation and Your Dreams Will Take Root

Homesteading
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As homesteaders we value the importance of foundation with all we do. With everything we build, grow and raise, our eyes are constantly focused on the future, and therefore, focused on ensuring a solid start.

Why is Soil Great for Plants? The Answer Isn’t As Obvious As You’d Think

Crops & Gardening
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Don’t overlook the importance of caring for your soil. Here are nine ways healthy soil benefits your farm crops.

Be Curious

Homesteading
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Be curious, not judgemental. —Walt Whitman

Pioneer 500: Fun, Compact and Ready for Your Farm’s Heavy Lifting

Equipment
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Honda’s newest side-by-side UTV is small enough for your farm but durable enough to take on all your farm throws at it.

Brew Compost Tea in 5 Easy Steps

Crops & Gardening
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Bubble, bubble, toil and—no trouble! Compost tea is easy to make and will give your garden soil the boost it needs to grow a healthy crop this season.

Feed Hummingbirds with Homegrown Flowers

Animals | Crops & Gardening |
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Summer in the garden brings many wonderful visitors, including the most admired of them all: hummingbirds.

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