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5 Colorful Annual Flowers for the Shade

Gardening in the shade presents special challenges, but plenty of beautiful annual flowers for the shade exist that can help liven up a shady bed, border or container.

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5 Tips to Make Your CSA Stand Out in a Crowd

The community-supported agriculture model has become popular in recent years, which means more competition. Help get your CSA noticed through various ways of making customers feel they’re part of your operation.

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4 Reasons the Pitchfork Is a Classic Farm Tool

The pitchfork might seem like a farming stereotype, but only because it has earned its place as a hand tool that every farmer should own. Here are a few common uses for pitchforks.

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6 Ways to Stand Out at the Farmers Market

Some methods, such as easily readable signs, are obvious. Others, such as always standing and greeting customers, are more subtle and personal. All are important.

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7 Ways for Farmers to Market Flowers

Flowers are easy to grow in little space. Here are ways and places to market them, including farmers markets, weddings, restaurants and wholesale.