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Sack Plants: Go Landless
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

When weighing the costs and efforts of traditional gardening, the quality of soil is crucial. It must be properly tilled and nourished for plants to thrive.

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Pruning Shear Options
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

While the purpose of the pruners is the same, know that each has different qualities that will speak to you more than others.

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Understanding Forage Production and Forage Quality
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By John Hibma – Forages are the foundation of all livestock diets. The production and feeding of high-quality forages will help ensure that livestock grows at an optimal …

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Growing Tepary Beans: The Most Heat-Tolerant Crop in the World
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Kevin Geer – I grow beans every year on the ranch. One of my favorite meals includes fresh-picked Blue Lake Green beans. They’re so delicious! Just thinking …

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The Fall and Resurrection of Hemp Plants
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Karin Deneke, Colorado A common crop George Washington raised during the 1760s on his farms in Virginia was declared illegal in the 1930s. Also known as …

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Small-Scale Agritourism Ideas to Boost Profits
February 25, 2019 · · Homesteading

Whether a farm is full-time or part-time, many very small farms are coming up with agritourism ideas to increase the bottom line.

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Small-Scale Agritourism Ideas to Boost Profits
February 25, 2019 · · Homesteading

Add to Favorites By Barbara Berst Adams – On-farm visitors can help even the smallest farms increase the bottom line. Whether a farm is full-time or part-time, many very small farms …

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Old and New Methods of Agriculture in The San Luis Valley
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Karin Deneke, Photos by Chuck Reel and Karin Deneke The San Luis Valley’s farming legacy includes old and new methods of agriculture within a historically sustainable …

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10 Best Agriculture Schools
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Doug Ottinger, Minnesota – Academia, I learned, is not all about laptops and college football games these days. In a few corners around the country, some of …

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Selective Cutting and Sustainable Forestry Plans
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Trees are a renewable resource. Selective cutting and clear cutting have a place in the proper management of timber growth.

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pH: What’s the Big Deal?
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Nancy P. Farris, South Carolina Potential Hydrogen (PH) is measured as a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. At pH 7, soil contains …

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Bring Back Life to Your Soil with Organic Gardening
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Kay Wolfe Organic food has become widely popular in recent years and in part has fueled the success of local farmer’s markets. Maybe you’ve even thought …

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Composting And Compost Bin Designs
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Kenny Coogan With spring cleaning behind us, it is time to start the odd jobs of summer. Composting is a fundamental aspect of homesteading and is …

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A Tale of Two Soil Cities
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Susan Fisk As we walk along a forest path, the soil beneath our feet seems like a uniform substance. However, it is an intricate network of soil …

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Kitchen Scraps and Coffee Grounds for Plants
February 25, 2019 · · Growing

Add to Favorites Composting isn’t always a fine art. Sometimes, it just means saving coffee grounds for plants and dumping them on the soil. When I started my first garden …

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