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3 Vermicomposting Fails & How To Do It Right

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Vermicomposting is a super-simple way to turn your food scraps into fertilizer—as long as you follow these guidelines.

5 Passive Irrigation Techniques That Make Watering Easier

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Watering can be a dreaded garden chore—but with these efficient irrigation techniques, it doesn’t have to be.

Innovative K-8 Urban Farming School Coming Soon To San Francisco

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You no longer have to grow up on a farm to get an on-farm education.

Chickens And Heat Stress

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Summer’s no joke to chickens who need to keep their cool.

Working Animals on the Farm: Rabbits

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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An often overlooked farm livestock, rabbits can be raised on any size farm for many different purposes.

3 Coffee Substitutes You Can Grow

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If you’re trying to cut back on your caffeine intake or simply want to find a locally grow bitter brew, these plants could be for you.

UF Hack: Provide Home Heating With Your Compost

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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With a few extra steps, your compost pile can become more than just a great garden amendment—it can be a form of passive energy for home heating, too.

Grow The Most Delicious Watermelons Ever!

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Nothing says summer like biting into a slice of watermelon—and this year’s slice just got sweeter.

Goodbye Brooder, Hello World!

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Are your chicks outgrowing their brooder? It may be time to introduce them to the outdoors.

4 Items You Need to Break Down for Fast Compost

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If you want to make a pile of black gold quickly, break down these compostable items before you throw them in the compost bin.

Avoid These 3 Mulch Mistakes

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Mulch is a garden must, but if you don't use the right type and apply it correctly, it can inhibit the growth of your plants.

Garden Hack: Plant Your Potatoes In Containers

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming | Video |
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Want an easy crop suited to small space gardening? It's about time you start growing potatoes in containers.

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