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Seek ‘n’ Find: Buried Waterlines

Equipment
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If you decide to bury some waterlines as I did a few years ago, don't forget to map them ... and then refer to your map before working around them.

Flowers and Gardens, Oh My!

Urban Farming
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Photo courtesy San Francisco Flower and Garden Show This week’s 271h annual San Francisco Flower and Garden Show will feature gardening exhibits that include flower arranging, garden design trends, water conservation and exotic plants. The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show will enter its 27th year this week. Renowned for being the largest world-class garden festival […]

Egg Producers Push for Layer-hen Regs

Beginning Farmers
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A House bill would increase living-condition standards for layer hens on large-scale farms, though many agriculture organizations argue it’s not enough.

Crop Profile: Broccoli Rabe

Urban Farming
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This broccoli relative offers the Western world new flavors.

How to Prune Raspberry Canes

Crops & Gardening
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Last week brought some beautiful weather, and so despite the boot cast on my left leg, I made the most of it by heading out to the raspberry patch to do a little cleanup.

Recipe: Egg Noodles With Winter Vegetables

Urban Farming
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Photo by Judith Hausman This kugel could easily be served as a vegetarian main dish. We’re there, gang. We’re in the time of year when the doldrums start, the root vegetables are shriveled or used up and the spring greens haven’t yet started. Yes, the mild winter means we’ll get a jump on salad this […]

How To Reupholster A Chair Seat

Homesteading
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Give your farmhouse dining room a makeover by reupholstering the chair seats with a fabric that showcases your style.

Printable Farmstead Party Themes

Homesteading
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Give your next farmstead gathering an extra special touch with printable invitations, thank-you cards and more inspired by life on the farm.

Farm Event Planning Guide

Homesteading
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Whether your next on-farm shindig is big or small, this planning guide will help you plan the day, track your costs and stay organized.

Shelving Shortcuts

Equipment
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Setting up shelving can be a time-consuming process as you evaluate what you want stored and where.

Seeds for Seniors

Urban Farming
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Photo courtesy Seeds for Seniors Seeds for Seniors maintains a large garden, where fresh produce is grown for senior citizens. A beneficial program is making life a bit easier for seniors in eastern Iowa’s Linn County. The Seeds for Seniors program, established in 2010, has a simple but worthy mission: to meet the needs of […]

How to Prepare Dried Beans

Homesteading
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It’s not hard to substitute dried beans for canned. This recipe will show you how.

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