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Garden Chores List: 10 Tasks to Prep for Late Summer and Fall

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The end of summer seems to signal the end of the garden, but that’s just not so. Produce more vegetables into fall with these tips.

Don’t Let Big Brush and Vicious Vines Ruin Your Perfect Pasture

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Call it bucolic. Call it idyllic. Call it still, serene, vibrant and green. It’s the perfect pasture, and it can be one of the most beloved features of a hobby farm. But whether it’s a dining room for your horses and livestock, or just a favorite spot for a “Little House” run through the tall […]

Potassium in Soil: Why Plants Need It and How to Add More

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When it comes to your plants, potassium is critical and performs many functions.

Lasagna Gardening: A No-Dig Method for Thriving Gardens

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Lasagna gardening is a simple, sustainable, and highly effective way to create a productive garden without the physical strain of digging or tilling.

Crop Art: How to Create Stunning Seed Designs

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Crop art is a timeless craft that combines creativity, patience, and natural materials.

Bird Feather Identification: Know What You Find

Farm Management
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Here's a basic guide to the many types of feathers and their functions as well as links to guides that can help you identify the birds that shed them.

Pressed Flower Crafts: Creative Ways to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

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From framed art to bookmarks and gift tags, presssed flower craft projects can be adapted for a variety of skill levels and occasions.

Yarrow Uses: Tea, Tinctures & Dried Flowers for Home and Health

Farm & Garden
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Yarrow is both a beautiful perennial and a valuable herb. From simple dried flower crafts to soothing tea and powerful tinctures, yarrow uses are practical and accessible.

Is Rainwater Better for Your Gardens? Here’s Why It Helps

Farm & Garden
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While tap or well water will always have its place, especially in dry times, fresh rain remains the gold standard for keeping gardens lush and thriving.

Caterpillar Garden: Plant to Support Every Butterfly Stage

Farm & Garden
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Attracting butterflies is about more than nectar. Include host plants that support every life stage, from egg to caterpillar to winged adult.

Fuzzy Black Caterpillars: How to Identify Common Species

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Next time you see a fuzzy black caterpillar crossing your path, take a closer look. Do a little research to find out what type of moth or butterfly larvae you’re seeing.

Caterpillar Identification Guide: 4 Common Species to Know

Crops & Gardening
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Get to Know Four Common Caterpillars and Whether They are Friend or Foe

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