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3 Soil Conditioners Better Than Peat

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If you rely on peat for your soil mix, try one of these other more sustainable alternatives.

6 Basic Rules For Backyard Biosecurity

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With a few simple practices in place, you can reduce your chickens’ risk of contracting life-threatening illnesses.

Aloe Plants Soothe Sunburn But Can Get Their Own

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Sometimes the way plants look and act tell us a lot about how they heal. This is true of aloe, which can get overexposed in the sun.

The Dirt On Diatomaceous Earth

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Use DE smartly to combat a number of problems with your flock.

Grow The Garden You’ll Love

Urban Farming
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Your garden should be an undeniable pleasure—never a chore.

Replant Your Indoor-Flowering Bulbs

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Rescue seasonal bulbs destined for the trash and create a garden spotlight that will be cherished for years to come.

5 Truths About Animal Welfare In Hatcheries

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Some things you hear about hatcheries are true—and some aren’t.

UF Hack: Build A Foraging Corral And “Chunnel”

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With some simple tools, you can allow your backyard chickens to forage freely without risking damage to your garden.

Goats Move Into The Frat House

Large Animals | News | Urban Farming |
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On some university campuses, the college experience just got a little more interesting.

Raising Chickens Is Fun!

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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More exciting than growing cucumbers and less demanding than breeding bulls, rearing your own flock imparts enjoyment on many different levels.

Grow Chicken Fodder In A Loaf Pan

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Turn a loaf pan into a mini greenhouse for growing a nutritious treat for your flock.

Why Mulching Is Important

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Before you plant your spring crops, prepare your garden soil with a healthy dose of mulch.

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