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3 Strategies for Clearing the Freezer

Homesteading
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The dull lull of winter always drives the need for renewed recipe inspiration in our kitchen.

Spanish Mustangs in the Wind

Urban Farming
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Photo by Audrey Pavia Rio meets a floating plastic bag on the trail. Southern California is famous for the hot, dry winds that blow here at various times of the year, drying everything out and fanning brush fires in the hills. For the past week, these Santa Ana winds have been relentless. Last weekend, we […]

Plants for a Container Water Garden

Urban Farming
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Now that you have the pots you want, we'll show you what container-water-garden plants to get.

Sugarloaf Chicory

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Sugarloaf Chicory is an often-overlooked, delicious crop.

2 Tools to Outsmart Garden Pests

Crops & Gardening
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Pest insects are always on my list of garden challenges, but what I and many other gardeners have discovered is that with pests, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

A Healthier Side Dish

Urban Farming
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7 Common Tree-transplant Mistakes

Crops & Gardening
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When updating your farm landscape with trees and shrubs, avoid making these transplanting faux pas to ensure your plants thrive.

Birthday Boys

Urban Farming
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My two Spanish Mustangs had different starts, but they’re both celebrating their birthdays this month.

Orchid Care

Crops & Gardening
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I got an email from a friend a few days ago telling me that her husband bought her an orchid plant for Christmas. She has always wanted one but has no clue how to take care of it.

Radishes

Urban Farming
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Even though the radish was the first edible crop I ever grew, I still don’t seem to be growing them correctly. Follow these "what not to do” tips.

Chicago’s Uncommon Ground

Homesteading | Recipes |
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There’s nothing common about the two Uncommon Ground restaurants in Chicago.

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