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10 Heirloom Seeds and Their Strange Histories
Heirloom seeds offer much to the backyard and homestead gardener. They reproduce true-to-type, affording you seed self-sufficiency if you grow and save them from year to year. But for those who love a good story or who really enjoy delving into history, these seeds also offer something for the intellect and curiosity, as well as…
What Is Hobby Farming?
Hobby farms are small-scale farms with the focus on following that farming passion to produce several benefits. This type of farming is not mainly about making money, but there is a potential for financial side hustles. Before we jump into the exciting world of hobby farming, let’s start off by differentiating between some commonly confused…
What Size Is Best For A Vegetable Garden?
So youโve taken a long, hard look at the sunny space in the back yard, and youโve decided itโs time to grow more than useless grass. Maybe youโve just moved to a new property that is full of potential and devoid of a garden, and your green thumbโs itching something fierce. Or, perhaps, you are…