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Heritage Breed Chicks Bring Life To The Heritage Nest!

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Lena Martens from Ontario-based The Heritage Nest showcases her heritage poultry stars, including Speckled Sussex, Swedish Flower and Silverudd Isbar!

Pretty Up Your Plate With A Mix Of Edible Flowers

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Young buds and full blooms can add floral notes to salads, desserts and refreshing teas. Here are some edible flowers to add to your plate this year.

Protect Your Chickens Against H5N1 Avian Influenza

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Health & Nutrition | News | Poultry |
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The H5N1 avian flu has been found in the U.S., so flock-keepers need to take these extra steps to protect their chickens against the infectious pathogen.

Chicken General Store: Chic(k) Decor For the Coop & Home

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Looking to bring your poultry passion indoors or maybe upgrade the chicken coop? Our editors found these nine items every chicken-keeper should check out!

Exploring The USDA Hardiness Zones For Gardening

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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What do the USDA hardiness zones define? And are they the be-all end-all for determining whether a given plant will grow in a particular region?

Herbs & Activities For Winter Wellness On The Homestead

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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It's important to maintain wellness on the homestead year-round and especially during winter, so use these herbs and activities to stay in tip-top shape!

How To Water Pigs: Equipment Tips, Winter Care & More

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Providing pigs with water can be a challenge, but careful equipment selection and best practices can help–especially when winter temperatures drop below freezing.

Make A Spot Of Tall-Grass Prairie On Your Property

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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Whether you have acres of farmland, a small homestead or an urban yard, it's a great idea to return some of the land to prairie. Here's how.

Recipe: Fermented Sunchokes With Turmeric 

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Foraging | Recipes |
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Sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes) can be challenging on the stomach, but this recipe for fermented sunchokes is both digestible and delicious.

Keeping Things Homemade At This Montana Homestead

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Food | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Kelsey Vick of Homemade Montana Homestead tells us about her hobby farm roots, mastering daily DIY projects and utilizing elderberry syrup.

Tips For Getting Started With Strawberries

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Homegrown strawberries are a special treat for many gardeners. From when and how to plant them to which types to try, here's how the pros grow strawberries.

When Your Chicken Tests Positive For Diseases

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Testing before an exhibition is just a formality until your chicken tests positive for one or more diseases. Here's what to know in case that happens.

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