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Beyond Firewood: 10 Eco-Friendly Options For A Fallen Tree

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Before you pull out the chainsaw, why not use that fallen tree to feed yourself, shelter area wildlife and more? Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

Build Permabeds With A 2-Wheel Tractor & Power Ridger

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You can create Permabeds, or permanent garden beds, with a two-wheel tractor and power ridger by following a few key guidelines.

Plant Native Milkweed Now To Help Monarch Butterflies Next Spring

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Grow native milkweed to help monarch butterflies! Cold stratification is essential for good germination rates—and simple when you let Mother Nature do the work.

Beat The Snow With This Farm Winter Checklist

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As temps turn chilly, it's time to get the farm ready for winter. This farm-chore checklist will get things winter-ready before snow covers the fields.

Video: How To Plant New Trees In The Fall

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Fall is the perfect time to plant trees, and the process is pretty simple. In this video we provide a few pointers for putting new trees into the ground.

These 10 Crops Will Help You Improve Your Soil

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You can (and should) plant smart to improve your soil quality, and these 10 crops will help you foster soil health through a variety of means.

Plant A Tallgrass Prairie On Your Farm

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Every farm has a spare bit of land, so why not convert these spaces into tallgrass prairie to support wildlife, grow edibles and enhance the ecosystem?

Solar Power Basics, From Financing To Installation (& More)

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From financing and tax credits to choosing a good contractor to install your system, here are some solar power basics you need to know.

Cover Crop Your Garden For Obvious Benefits

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A cover crop in your garden over the winter will protect biodiversity, soil structure and fertility in ways that are obvious and beneficial.

Commitment To Permaculture Blossoms At Indara Farms

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Stephanie Cutmore from the Western Australia-based Indara Farms tells us how early permaculture planning sessions really paid off for the cut-flower operation.

Ask These Key Questions Before You Start Growing

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When you're establishing a growing endeavor of any size, it's important to ask a handful of key questions to determine your goals, needs and path forward.

Tips For Protecting Your Garden Against Frost

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As cold weather approaches, check out these key tips for protecting your garden from the threat of frost for increased yield and longer growing.

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