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21 Distinct Uses For Dehydrated Foods

Urban Farming
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Every part of your harvest can be used and preserved by drying fruits and vegetables for use in an indefinite number of recipes.

9 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Never Freeze

Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Freezing is a great quick preservation option—but you’ll want to avoid it with these produce items.

7 Reasons To Choose Ducks Over Chickens

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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  Lisa Steele Backyard chickens are all the rage nowadays in rural and urban areas alike. Many towns and even cities are changing their laws to allow a small flock of chickens, but why not consider a few ducks instead? Ducks might actually make more sense for your family and be easier on your yard […]

UF Hack: Renew Fruit Trees With Pollarding

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Give an old, unproductive orchard tree new life with this historical pruning method.

Q&A With The FarmBus

Urban Farming
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Celebrate back-to-school month with lessons from Mark Lilly, founder of the FarmBus and an urban-farming entrepreneur.

6 Permaculture Techniques Beyond Gardening

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Permaculture isn’t just regulated to the realm of growing food. Here’s how you can make it a life-long practice.

UF Hack: Grow An Urban Orchard From Leftovers

Urban Farming
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Although it’s a gamble, try growing fruit trees from the seeds of the fruit you eat.

12 Ways To Reduce Food Waste

Urban Farming
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You don’t need to contribute to the nation’s food waste problem. Here are some tips to keep your food scraps out of the landfill.

5 Ways To Talk To Your HOA About Keeping Chickens

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Still not allowed to keep chickens where you live? Something's gotta change.

5 Tips For Shopping At The Farmers Market

Urban Farming
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Get the highest quality produce and products for your money at the local farmers market with these pointers from a pro.

How to Organize a Seed Swap

Urban Farming
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Get a jumpstart on the growing season and mingle with fellow growers by hosting a seed swap.

8 Tips for Selecting This Year’s Seeds

Urban Farming
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Overwhelmed by all the crops available in seed catalogs? Use these tips to narrow your search and make the most of your limited garden space.

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