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Try your hand at preserving veggies by freezing them! Freezing vegetables is a quick, simple way to preserve them to enjoy all year long.

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If you keep your laying hens in a stationary coop, you’re missing out on their incredible soil building talents. Un-coop that chicken poop by putting your flock in mobile shelters, otherwise known as chicken tractors! These tractors spread manure for chickens to till, which helps keep your grass short and your soil healthy.

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Outdoor cultivation is an easy way to grow mushrooms. All you need is a log, some mushroom starter, and a couple of basic tools. And you will be on your way to producing mushrooms for years to come!

Pro Tip: thoughtful tree selection boosts mushroom production and promotes a healthy forest ecosystem. Read on for how to grow mushrooms on logs!

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As your favorite variety of home grown tomatoes start ripening on the vine this summer, be sure to save those seeds for next year’s planting. It takes a bit of care to get the seeds out of the gelatinous tomato goo they’re suspended in, but once you’ve done it you can use those seeds to cherish and perpetuate the unique flavor of your tomatoes.

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Add a rich and robust twist to your meals with help from red wine salt! This delicious seasoning is a perfect addition to dishes like short rib, lamb chops, roasted potatoes, and more. 

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