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Raising Meat Chickens In Your Backyard

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If you think that raising meat chickens inside city limits is like keeping a flock of layer hens, be prepared. There is a great deal more to consider.

Choose The Right Supports For Your Tomatoes

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Soon it will be time to put your tomatoes in the ground, and to keep the growing plants upright and healthy, you’ll need the right tools.

UF Hack: Use Copper Tools In The Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Give your plants a modest boost of the nutrient copper simply by employing some stylish garden tools.

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Keeping Goats In The City

Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Nothing beats the adorable face and enthusiastic personality goats, but don’t be fooled—they’re a lot of work.

Parking Garages Could Be The Next Solution For Micro-Housing

Urban Farming
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For the SCADpad project, Atlanta design students are transforming parking spaces into functional, fashionable homes.

Why Landscaping Your Chicken Coop Is Pretty And Practical

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Give your coop some flair—it could make your hens healthier.

5 Medicinal Plants To Harvest From Your Urban Yard

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Boosting your health this spring doesn’t have to mean a trip to the doctor—nature’s healers can be found right outside your back door.

Keep Your Dog Out Of Your Garden

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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There’s one being that enjoys your garden tomatoes more than you do: your dog.

Tiny Home Inspiration: Bring Your Plants Indoors

News | Urban Farming |
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Living in just 362 square feet hasn't stopped this tiny home inhabiter from incorporating plants in all areas of decorating.

5 Bantam Chickens Perfect For Your Small Backyard

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Don’t let tight, cozy living spaces keep you from your chicken-keeper ambitions—bantams will fit right in your tiny urban yard.

Mulch For Sandy Soil: 6 Types To Try

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Sandy soil can lead to erosion problems and nutrient leaching, but fixing the problem is simple: Just add mulch.

UF Hack: Grafting Your Nightshades

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Take grafting beyond trees to grow healthier plants and more of the delicious tomatoes, eggplants and peppers you love.

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