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Make & Apply Natural Herbicide For Invasive Plants (Video)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming | Video |
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Weeds and unwelcome plants are just a part of growing, but you can spot spray this natural, homemade herbicide to kill growth that threatens your garden.

Bite Back At Mosquitoes With The ‘Mosquito Habitat Mapper’

Farm & Garden | News | Urban Farming |
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It's not just you—mosquitoes are bad this year. But gardeners and farmers can help researchers better understand mosquito movements and protect public health.

How To Harvest & Wet Process Your Own Natural Clay

Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Clay-heavy soil may be a pain in the garden, but playing around with natural clay has its charms. Here's how to harvest and wet process your own clay.

How To Start A Mini Nursery For Found Saplings

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When you come across special, "found" saplings, you can park them in this tiny arboretum for the time being. Here's how to build and use a mini nursery.

A New Breed Of Yard Shoes Focuses On Productivity

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Gardening may not be a fashion-forward event, but the right gear can definitely help you work longer. And specially designed yard shoes keep your feet moving all day long.

Annexation & Your Small Farm: What Now?

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When larger municipalities pursue rural areas, it can bring hardship to residents. Here are some potential effects of annexation, as well as what you can do to protect your farm endeavors.

10 Tips For Mowing Your Lawn The Right Way

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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An attractive lawn starts with proper mowing, and these tips and techniques will ensure your grass—whether a patch or acres—grows healthy and strong.

Understanding The ‘Trees from Seed’ Philosophy

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Sow hundreds of native trees in place simply, easily and for free using the trees from seed philosophy, which bypasses saplings for wild tree seeds.

What Can You Tell From An Eggshell?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Poor health, dietary problems and even physical differences can affect eggshell texture, thickness and more, so pay attention to what your hens lay.

Maximize Garden Growth By Making Microclimates

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Recognizing microclimates in your yard (or creating them with things like shade cloth) can help your garden thrive in optimal growing conditions.

Give The Hard-Shelled Bushel Gourd A Head Start

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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The bushel gourd and its relatives need time and space to thrive, but, once dried, the wood-like gourd can be used for a variety of purposes.

Brick Street Farms Breaks New Ground In The Urban Hydroponic Scene

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Founder Shannon O’Malley tells us how Brick Street Farms is able to farm the equivalent of 48 acres of land in one third of a parking lot.

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