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Try Rare, Heirloom & Hybrid Kale Varieties For Something Different In The Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Whether you want to grab extra attention at market or simply perk up what's on your plate, these uncommon kale varieties are well worth a look.

This Cool Custom Coop Keeps Things Comfy & Tidy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Jennifer Kutchney wanted an efficient, healthy and attractive coop for her family's first flock of chickens—and this custom coop does all that and more!

Bust Winter Chicken Boredom & Stop Destructive Habits

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Winter can bring boredom to the chicken coop—sometimes to dramatic and destructive effect. But these boredom busters keep chickens enriched and healthy.

National Garden Bureau 2022 Green Thumb Award Winners

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | News | Urban Farming |
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Seeking something new to grow? Plant nerd into all things horticultural? You need to check out these National Garden Bureau 2022 Green Thumb Award winners!

Gardeners Take Note—Fewer Hard Freezes Affects Plants & Insects

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Changes to normal winter weather affect the way we garden, from protecting vulnerable plants to adjusting common crops to planting with pests and pathogens in mind.

5 Winter Poultry-Keeping Essentials For Chicken Chores

Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Poultry-keepers can't hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.

How To Develop An Index Guild For Perennial Agriculture

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Recommendations are great, but you should test plants on your land for a variety of factors before committing to a crop. This is where an index guild can help.

“Attracting Beneficial Bugs To Your Garden” Author Offers New Tips, Updated Insights

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Permaculture | Urban Farming |
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Ahead of the release of a new edition, Jessica Walliser reveals what was added to "Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden" and why.

Hobby Farm For Success With These Tips From Growers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When you run a hobby farm, you need to meet operational funds and sustain your energy and passion. Hear what these seasoned growers advise for farm success.

Tree Planting & Care (From “Apples of North America”)

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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In this excerpt from "Apples of North America," Tom Burford (“Professor Apple”) details the correct steps for properly planting a tree.

Reducing Collisions Of Birds Into Windows On The Farm

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Birds colliding with windows is a major source of avian death on the farm. Hawk silhouettes aren't good enough—here's what to do instead.

Growing Native Perennials Successfully From Seed

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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You can grow native perennial wildflowers from seed for vibrant, sustainable fencerows that are a pleasure to both you and local pollinators.

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