Sustainable livestock farming: best practices for the environment

There are steps that you can take to reduce the environmental impact of livestock - raise sustainable livestock with our guide!
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which cover crop should you pick? sow with confidence

Which cover crop is best for your garden? Learn the benefits of each type of cover crop so that you can plant the one that fits your needs.
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Cover crops 101: benefit the soil and the planet with this no-dig must

cover crops add nutrients and organic matter to your growing land and sequester carbon while they're at it.
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Seed saving: a complete overview for seed self-sufficiency

Learn how to save seeds so that you can build adaptability and self-sufficiency into your sustainable garden.
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seed saving: build self-sufficiency, adaptation, and resilience into your garden

learn the benefits of seed saving, what kind of seeds you can save, and how you can build more climate resiliency into your garden
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Nutrient-Dense Foods Guide: Complete List for a Self-Sufficient Garden

The ultimate collection of nutrient-dense foods to grow in your garden for calories, fats, + proteins. Get ideas for what to grow this year!
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Copper fungicides in organic growing: environmental issues + alternatives

Copper is approved for organic use, but is it free from environmental harm? Here we outline the sticky issue of copper in gardens and farms.
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Garden with Coffee Grounds: a look at the environmental benefits

gardening with coffee grounds: an eco-friendly boost for your garden
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Best Apartment Homesteading Books (autumn 2023)

Start apartment homesteading with these informative books that show you how to get started with gardening in the city and ancestral skills.
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June seed starting: productive vegetables to plant now

June isn't too late to plant a garden full of nutritious food to supplement your eating all year long.
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Bee Gardening 101: Attract pollinators with these flowers for bees

Attract bees to your yard with bee-friendly practices. Get ideas for the best flowers to plant for bees in our pollinator patch guide.
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Grow these vegetables for LONG-TERM storage (homestead survival garden plan)

Store vegetables long-term, with or without electricity. Use this guide to get your homestead survival garden planted!
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Apartment homesteading: a guide for gardening in the city

You can still garden in the city, even if you live in an apartment! Learn about apartment homesteading in this guide to get you growing.
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gardener gifts: eco friendly gift ideas for the garden

shop small, gift sustainable, be practical
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What science is still discovering about PFAS, farms, and gardens

In this article you'll find links to studies on PFAS that share different ways this chemical might interact with plants, soil, and gardens.
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Regenerative Agriculture Explained: The Full Picture and Benefits

Regenerative agriculture is a nature-based solution to climate change, erosion, and food security. Learn all the benefits in our full guide.
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Beyond Seed-Starting Plastic Waste: Durable Trays and Sustainable Solutions

Long-lasting seed starter trays & non-plastic seed starting alternatives - Reduce plastic waste with these durable and sustainable options.
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5 Best Sustainable + Non-Toxic Raised Beds (top picks for 2025)

These are the best non-toxic raised garden beds for your backyard vegetable garden - long lasting, sustainable, and durable!
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7 best sustainable gardening books

Start a new sustainable garden or transform your existing garden into an eco friendly paradise with these book suggestions.
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Cold Stratification Guide: Complete list of flowers and herbs that need cold stratification

What seeds need cold stratification? Learn how to cold stratify seeds & find a full list of flower and herb seeds that need stratification.
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33 Organic Heirloom Vegetable Seed Companies: Shop Small

Find the best Organic Heirloom Vegetable Seeds near you in our guide for US Seed Suppliers that value growing locally adapted veggie seeds.
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The best sustainable REPAIRABLE boots

These resolable boots may be the last ones you'll ever need to buy for working outside - sustainable, repairable, and extra comfortable.
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