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Can Garlic Survive Winter? Yes—And Why

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Can garlic survive winter? Each fall, gardeners across the country take on one final, important task—planting garlic before cold weather sets in. While most garden beds are being cleared and put to rest, garlic is one of the few crops intentionally planted just ahead of winter. Timing varies by climate, but in most regions, garlic […]

Growing Garlic: Easy Tips for Planting, Caring and Harvesting

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Love garlic? Who doesn't?! This flavorful crop is easy and satisfying to grow, so you should clear a bit of space to grow some garlic of your own. Here's how.

Garlic Salt Recipe: Easy Roasted Garlic Salt at Home

Farm & Garden | Food | Recipes |
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Don't spend big bucks on gourmet grocery seasonings when you can make your own roasted garlic salt using this simple recipe!

Cold Weather Vegetables: Why Cold Makes Some Crops Sweet

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Cold weather vegetables and other late-season crops are known to see a marked taste improvement after a light frost or two. For the best-tasting apples, leafy greens, and root crops, a dousing of cold weather can be just the ticket. This is true not only for fall harvests, but also for early spring crops that […]

Porch Swing: How to Build a Farmhouse Classic

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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The farmhouse porch swing is iconic for a reason—it's great place to settle in for family fun and easy conversation when the weather's right!

Fuel Efficiency: 10 Ways to Improve Farm Vehicle Economy

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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By using a combination of these 10 tips, you can meaningfully improve fuel economy and reap the benefits.

Spring Projects to Tackle First on the Farm

Equipment | Farm Management |
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Even if the weather in your area doesn't reflect spring's arrival, it's time to get machinery, land and growing areas ready for the yearly change.

Small Engine Maintenance: Get Tools Ready for Spring

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Before you fire up your small engine-powered tools for the first time this season, take a minute to do a little pre-season maintenance.

Preventing Tractor Ruts: 5 Tips Farmland Tips

Equipment
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Want to minimize the damage caused by farm machinery during a wet spring? These five tips can help you avoid rutting your farmland.

How to Make a Bird Nesting Material Holder

Farm & Garden
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Lure More Pest-Eating Birds To Your Garden By Creating This Attractive Dispenser For Nest Building Materials for Birds

Tapping a Maple Tree: Basic Supplies & Timing

Farm & Garden
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Basic guidelines and supplies to start making homemade syrup of your own.

Maple Sap Freezing: A Faster Way to Make Syrup

Farm & Garden
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This ancient yechnique, based on working with weather, allows you to jump-start the sugar concentration process boiling achieves.

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