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Growing Vegetables in clay soil made easy

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 |  Beginner's Guide, How-to-Guides

In my current garden the soil consists of mostly clay. In fact going in with spade is almost impossible and because of neglect the years beforehand, comes more or less in brick form. I still […]

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How much sunlight do plants need

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Sunlight plays a very important role in plant growth, it’s important to get a general picture of how much sun your garden gets and avoid shady areas. Keeping this in mind, how much sunlight do […]

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How to learn farming

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Farming is a skill, which takes a lot of time to refine. Getting into farming can be a big challenge, especially if you haven’t worked with plants in the past. There are however a lot […]

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What do small farmers do to prevent soil erosion

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Soil erosion can cause a lot of damage not only to your soil but also to your crops. Knowing which type of erosion might affect you and take steps to prevent any damage in the […]

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How do small farmers sell their crops

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Being a small farmer means you have to take care of producing plants and growing a good amount of produce. It also means, you know where to sell your products, how much to charge and […]

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How much does it cost to start a small farm

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When starting a farm you’ll first want to know how much it costs. I’ve been looking into this topic for quite some time, so I’ll share what I learned so far. How much does it […]

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What happens if you don’t milk cows

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There is this rumour going around on the internet, that cows explode if you stop milking them. So is there anything to it? Or is it just an exaggeration of the truth? During my time […]

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How much do farm animals cost

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Animals can be very expensive in the long run, so everyone, who wants to take care for any animal should first consider the financial side of keeping a pet or farm animal. So how much […]

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Are cows or buffalos better for a dairy farm

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During my time working on an organic dairy farm in Germany, I learned about using buffalos as alternative to normal cows. Buffalos are not commonly used for milk production in the west, but why is […]

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What can small farms do with male chicks

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Nowadays, you can start your own chicken farm within one weekend. Once you set up your chickens home, you might also want to start breeding your own chickens and wonder: what to do with male […]

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About Me

Hi, my name is Darian, glad to have you here!
I am a passionate gardener and outdoor enthusiast on a journey to grow my own food.
In the last couple of years, I’ve worked on multiple farms around the world, talked to lots of hobby growers, and started growing my own crops. On this site, I share the things I learned and take you along on my journey. read more

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