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Mountain Mints

Crops & Gardening
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A plant that I'm waiting on with great anticipation is my mountain mint.

Infographic: Line-dry Laundry

Homesteading
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A chore of days past, line-drying is now being reclaimed by homesteaders who want to cut home energy costs and save fabrics from damage.

Mushroom and Spring Onion Soup

Crops & Gardening | Recipes |
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Indulge in the first greens of spring with this light, creamy soup.

How to Control Flies on the Farm

Farm Management
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A combination of farm-management techniques and fly-control products can help reduce fly populations on your farm.

Blooms for Beneficials

Crops & Gardening
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If you have any extra room to grow on your farm, consider filling it with plants that naturally support beneficial insects.

Know Your Fish: Catch and Cook It Yourself

Homesteading | Recipes |
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In the Midwest, we know the names of the farmers we turn to for our honey, bratwursts and maple syrup—and we harvest most of our fresh produce 100 feet from our back door. But it took a recent journey to the Florida Keys to understand what sustainable fishing is all about.

Farm Rental Rates Set to Rise

Homesteading
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Based on land value and crop commodity prices, farmland rental rates are projected to climb in 2013.

6 Options For Farm Fences

Equipment
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Select the best type of fence for your farm with this fencing guide.

Garden Find: Peel Away Pots

Crops & Gardening
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I have always grown my own transplants in either plastic nursery six-packs or in peat pots, but this year I think I might try something new.

A Book on Making Maple Syrup

Crops & Gardening
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I received a fascinating little book in the mail a few weeks ago, and if you have any interest in learning how to tap your farm's maple trees for syrup production, you should put it on your wish list.

Passion, Purpose and Pimento Cheese

Homesteading
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Do you dream of cooking up your own food business? Do you have an heirloom family recipe that your friends proclaim you should bottle and sell? Like many, perhaps you get caught up in waiting for the right time, when everything is perfectly researched, tested and the entrepreneurial stars all aligned.

Quick Craft: Magnetic Board

Homesteading
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Upcycle an old baking sheet into a magnetic board, perfect for holding recipes, photos or notes to the family.

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