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4 Considerations Before Opening a Bed-and-Breakfast

Farm Management
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If your dream is to open a bed-and-breakfast on your farm or a future property, think through these things before diving in to the farm-based business.

Fennel Salad Recipe

Urban Farming
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Photo by Judith Hausman A twist on the Waldorf salad makes for a great winter refresher. I turn to root vegetables and brassicas when the weather gets colder but the hearty, earthy food of winter also needs counterpoint. I was looking for a bracing salad to refresh us over the holidays and noticed the array […]

8 Homesteading Books for Your Home Library

Homesteading
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These editor selections from Hobby Farm Home’s 2012 Good Reading column will be an asset to your hobby-farm bookshelf.

O Christmas Tree

Homesteading
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Uzzi and I admire Mom and Dad’s Christmas tree when we sneak into the house at night to use the computer. After Christmas, we get to eat it! Evergreen trees are a big part of humans’ Christmas traditions.

Horse Kisses

Urban Farming
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Photo by Audrey Pavia Teddy, my friend’s horse, like to kiss me. Today was cold and cloudy with a bit of a drizzle — the closest thing we get to Christmas weather in the lowlands of Southern California. So, my friend Michelle and I decided to take it in by going for a trail ride. […]

6 Farm Charities to Support for the Holidays

Beginning Farmers
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This gift-giving season, you can make a philanthropic donation in your favorite farmer’s name to an ag-related charity of their choice.

An Abundance of Borage (Starflower)

Urban Farming
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Borage spontaneously grows in nearly every corner of everyone's yard. It's a great substitute (or addition) to your usual steamed greens.

Garden Scare: Harlequin Bug

Crops & Gardening
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I was out in the garden the other afternoon with my son who, for some unknown reason, decided he wanted to plant some seeds.

Recipe: Homemade Jam Bars

Urban Farming
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Photo by Judith Hausman These jam bars make for a great, quick treat for a gathering. I’m in a book club, and it was my turn to host my funny, smart friends. They usually arrive at my house medium-hungry, so while no one makes an elaborate spread, it’s our habit to serve some sweet and […]

8 Editor Gift Picks for 2012

Beginning Farmers
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Let Hobby Farms help you with this year’s holiday shopping!

Pests and High Tunnels

Crops & Gardening
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While high tunnels are great for season extension and disease prevention, think twice about how they affect pests.

7 Crop Record-Keeping Charts

Crops & Gardening
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By keeping accurate and detailed farm records, you’ll be on your way to a successful harvest.

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