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Beginning Farmers Farm & Garden Urban Farming

It’s Always Sunny & 70 Degrees At Tlush Family Farm

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Katie Tlush from the Pennsylvania-based urban indoor farm tells us about creating the perfect environment for oyster mushrooms.

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Animals Beginning Farmers Chickens 101 Farm & Garden Flock Talk Poultry Urban Farming

Noisy Chickens: All About Fowl Language

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It's true that roosters can make quite a racket. But female chickens get plenty noisy, too, and these communications are nothing to worry about.

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Animals Beginning Farmers Farm & Garden Homesteading Uncategorized Urban Farming

Expert Birder Helps Beginners Create, Enjoy Backyard Bird Habitats

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"The Backyard Bird Sanctuary" author Alan Baczkiewicz offers tips and tricks for attracting specific birds—and keeping others out.

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Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Farm Management Homesteading Permaculture Urban Farming

Crop Plot Rotation In Very Small Spaces (Infographic)

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Rotating crops in different plots is important to growing success, and in this infographic we look at permaculture techniques for gardening in small spaces.

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Animals Beginning Farmers Farm & Garden Flock Talk Poultry Urban Farming

Follow The Farmer-ish Journey Of Chick Outta Water

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Susan from the Michigan-based Chick Outta Water tells us about warding off hawks, battling coyotes and coming up with food-based chick names.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Urban Farming

Attract Birds, Wow Neighbors & Brighten Your Bouquets With A Mixed Sunflower Garden

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Depending on your goals and garden conditions, these sunflower varieties are sure to liven up any growing space, so give them a look!

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Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Homesteading Urban Farming

Seed Starting Tips & Tricks For Maximum Success

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Get a jump start on your garden by starting some of your seeds indoors! The tips and tricks in this video will ensure you get maximum seed-starting success.

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Animals Beekeeping Beginning Farmers Farm & Garden Homesteading Urban Farming

Nectar Flow Changes & Seasonal Tasks For Honeybees

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Changes in climate and nectar flow have complicated beekeeping, but seasonal checks and tasks can help keep honeybees healthy and productive.

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Equipment Farm & Garden Homesteading Projects Urban Farming Video

Restoring A Salvaged Farmhouse Sink (Video)

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If you have an opportunity to salvage an old farmhouse sink, you can follow these four simple steps to spruce it up and keep it from a landfill.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Food Homesteading Urban Farming

Pretty Up Your Plate With A Mix Of Edible Flowers

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Young buds and full blooms can add floral notes to salads, desserts and refreshing teas. Here are some edible flowers to add to your plate this year.

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