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Grow Mullein For Its Powerful Antioxidant Properties

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Mullein is a common plant used since ancient times to soothe a host of maladies, from skin problems to infections and even respiratory issues.

Passion Vine Is A Perfect Native Foraging Find

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Passion vine (also known as passionflower, maypop and other names) is native to the eastern U.S. and offers foragers a wealth of benefits from all parts of the plant.

Grow A Homestead Food Forest On Just 3 Acres

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How should you prepare land for a food forest when you have 3 acres or more? Follow these steps to ready your land for Permaculture food production.

Compost Chicken Manure Right For Valuable Nutrients

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You can apply chicken manure to add valuable nutrients to the garden, but it's critical to properly compost it first to keep dangerous bacteria off your produce.

Build An Edible Living Laboratory To Inspire & Educate

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An edible living laboratory is an invaluable took for educating about edible ecosystems. Here are some basics about these cool garden environments.

Putting Your Garden To Sleep For The Winter

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Permaculture |
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As summer draws to a close, it's time to think about the cold season and getting the garden ready for winter. Here are a few ways to get your growing space winter-ready.

Jewelweed Is A Lovely Find With A Soothing Cleanse

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A jewel of a wild plant, jewelweed, with its distinctive yellow and orange flowers, is both lovely and a welcome aid to anyone who encounters poison ivy.

Design Your Dream Farm For Profitability & Resilience

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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Many of us want to farm, but few of us truly understand what this means. Here are some tips for building a dream farm with long-term profitability and resilience.

Transition Plan For Establishing A New Food Forest

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Establishing a food forest (or edible woodland) is a great way to convert acreage into production. Follow these steps for a proven plan.

Edible Bike Lanes Could Be An Ecosystem Game-Changer

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Bike lanes, with interconnected networks of easily accessible greenspace, offer vast opportunities for edible ecosystems of fruits, berries, herbs and more.

Survey For Edible Ecosystem Design In New Mexico

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On a recent survey of New Mexico, author Zach Loeks noted a number of observations about growing edible ecosystems in arid environments.

Grow These Mushrooms In Your Garden!

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Grow some mushrooms in your garden beds to produce more of what you eat, make the most of your garden space and try something new.

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