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2026 Is the International Year of the Woman Farmer – How Female Farmers Are Transforming the Food Industry

July 1, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

2026 Is the International Year of the Woman Farmer – How Female Farmers Are Transforming the Food Industry

The food on the dinner table has quite a story to tell, and more often than many people realize, a woman helped write it. From tending vegetable fields before sunrise to managing orchards, livestock, vineyards, beehives, and bustling farm businesses, women help keep food moving from the soil to the supermarket. Their work rarely grabs…

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9 Vegetables That Produce the Most Food for the Least Money

June 12, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

9 Vegetables That Produce the Most Food for the Least Money

Fresh vegetables can cost a small fortune these days, especially when grocery prices seem determined to climb higher every season. A single packet of seeds often costs less than one store-bought vegetable, yet that tiny packet can produce pounds of food over several months. For gardeners looking to stretch their food budget, choosing the right…

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How to Grow More Food in Less Space Without Expanding Your Garden

March 27, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

How to Grow More Food in Less Space Without Expanding Your Garden

A tiny garden does not limit ambition—it challenges it. A compact patch of soil can deliver baskets of fresh vegetables, bursts of herbs, and a steady supply of homegrown flavor when every inch works hard and smart. Space might feel like the biggest obstacle, but clever design and strategic planting can turn even the smallest…

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Bought Seeds Online From an Unknown Seller? USDA Says Don’t Plant Them Until You Check This

Bought Seeds Online From an Unknown Seller? USDA Says Don’t Plant Them Until You Check This

That packet of unusual flower or vegetable seeds from an unfamiliar online seller might look like a bargain, but the USDA has a very good reason for telling gardeners to pump the brakes. Before planting seeds bought online, check where they came from and whether they meet U.S. import requirements. That matters even more when…

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Growing Your Own Food Doesn’t Always Save Money—Here’s When It Actually Does

Growing Your Own Food Doesn’t Always Save Money—Here’s When It Actually Does

Growing your own food can save money, but a garden does not automatically turn a grocery bill into pocket change. Seeds cost money, soil amendments cost money, containers cost money, and that adorable little tomato plant at the garden center somehow knows exactly how to make a gardener spend more money. A garden can absolutely…

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10 Perennials You Can Divide This Fall Instead of Buying More Plants

10 Perennials You Can Divide This Fall Instead of Buying More Plants

A crowded perennial bed can look like a shopping list waiting to happen, with one plant here, another plant there, and several suspiciously empty spots begging for a nursery run. Before handing over the credit card, take a closer look at the plants already growing in the yard, because fall division can turn one established…

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A Few Minutes of Fall Garden Maintenance Could Prevent Expensive Problems Next Year

A Few Minutes of Fall Garden Maintenance Could Prevent Expensive Problems Next Year

A few minutes of fall garden maintenance can save a surprising amount of money, work, and frustration when spring arrives. A garden that looks finished for the season still holds plenty of unfinished business, from diseased foliage and lurking weeds to dirty tools and forgotten hoses. Fall cleanup does not require turning the yard into…

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