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Tips for growing perfect popcorn on your small farm
Discover how to grow popcorn at home with essential tips on planting spacing timing and drying while also learning how to select varieties and ensuring perfect popping quality every harvest. Read more
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Is it too late to plant garlic?
October is typically the month for planting garlic for most of Canada. Check zonal and planting recommendations for your area. Read more
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Winterizing roses - tips for northern gardeners
As winter approaches, gardeners in the northern Great Plains must protect tender roses using effective methods like compost mounds or the Minnesota tip technique for optimal survival. Read more
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Now is the time to winterize hives, Beekeeper provides top tips.
As we ease into fall farmers are reducing their herds for winter and gardeners are composting for the promise of spring. Beekeepers must also prepare their hives for cooler weather and that process starts now. Read more
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Seed growers are working with and around the Canada Post strike
Many small businesses and rural customers are impacted by the Canada Post strike. Fact is, it is still the best delivery deal out there, serving areas others won’t. Read more
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Festive Fridays tips for greening your world during the holidays
Leading up to and during the holiday season, Small Farm Canada explores ideas to be festive and provide curb appeal to potential customers in an environmentally conscious manner. Read more
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Avian influenza concerns grow as youth diagnosed in B.C.
Human case of Avian Influenza H5 confirmed in B.C. amid outbreaks in wild birds and poultry. Prevention and biosecurity measures of extreme importance during bird migration. Read more
