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Birds in the Lamp

Urban Farming
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As I sat at the kitchen table in a stupor, listening to the toaster oven timer ticking away, something outside the window caught my eye.

Historical Wisteria

Crops & Gardening
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All the wisteria here is blooming now, and it’s fairly spectacular.

Respect for Small Farmers

Urban Farming
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Italy is quite different from the U.S., and I, quite frankly, think it offers a good role model for American agriculture.

Rennet Apples and Wild Bluebells

Crops & Gardening
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The apples are just about the last fruit trees to bloom in the garden, and they’ve finally started flowering.

Good Things to Come

Crops & Gardening
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My daffodils and tulips are pretty much finished blooming and are being replaced by lots of blooming perennials, especially in my shade gardens.

The Scents of Building Fence

Equipment
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If you walked your bounds as I suggested in my last post, you may have found a section of fence that needs work or even replacing.

April Showers

Homesteading
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After our dry, sunny late winter and early spring spoiled us rotten, we’re back to spring weather as usual here in western Washington.

Green Your Pet

Urban Farming
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Reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint” by keeping it active. Give your dog or cat time each day to play outside—under your supervision, of course. From the 8 billion pounds of kitty litter heading to landfills each year to the effects of a pet’s carnivorous diet, pet owners should be aware of the substantial carbon footprint left […]

Produce Paradox

Urban Farming
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At this time of year, the supermarket could just make me cry, but I've got a few solutions.

Oregon Farm Bed-and-breakfasts

Farm Management
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If your next farm trip leads you to Oregon, consider staying in one of these bed-and-breakfasts to get the full experience.

Summer Farm Lesson Plans

Homesteading
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Cultivate a classroom on your farm this summer. To make learning successful (and fun!), use the tips below and download our summer farm lesson plans.

Fresh Peach Preserves

Homesteading | Recipes |
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Try these quick and easy preserves from the kitchen of Cheesecake Farms. (No canning required!)

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