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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Permaculture Urban Farming

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

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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.

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

Hobby Farm For Success With These Tips From Growers

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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.

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Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Homesteading Urban Farming

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

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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.

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Reducing Collisions Of Birds Into Windows On The Farm

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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.

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

Growing Native Perennials Successfully From Seed

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

10 Tasks To Prepare Your Hobby Farm For Winter

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When winter weather sets in and the garden dies away, it's time to clean things up, focus on what will remain and (most importantly) get ready for next year's garden!

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Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Homesteading Urban Farming

From The Herb Garden: Mint Is Seriously Cool

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An ancient and wildly diverse herb, mint makes a refreshing tea, brings cooling freshness to dishes and provides a wealth of health benefits.

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Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Urban Farming

Spotlighting Drought-Tolerant Seeds & Improvised Urban Growing Spaces At San Diego Seed Company

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San Diego Seed Company owner Brijette Peña tells us about her fascination with the prolific potential of seeds and her customers' gardening creativity.

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

Follow These Tips For A Truly Beneficial Compost Pile

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Keeping a healthy compost pile is about more than tossing scraps and clippings. Here are some tips for composting right for a beneficial pile.

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Beginning Farmers Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Food Urban Farming

Wild Dog Farms Blesses The West Oakland Community With “Microgreen Confetti”

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Urban farm founder Tchell DePaepe tells us all about the joys of super-potent wasabi and vibrant fuchsia amaranth microgreens.

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