<![CDATA[1782Farm.com - Living an Herbal Lifestyle with You!: Track #2]]> or $5.00 / mo. for a month to month subscription Our Herbal Market Gardening channel centers on our professional plant cultivation practices, products and knowledge. We look forward to sharing our market garden business history which spans over 20 years of experience. Plus, this channel is also dedicated to farming and ranching topics. content and discussions.]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/s/track-2https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gw90!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde0f5b0e-4763-4960-9265-0151bc7fef84_382x382.png1782Farm.com - Living an Herbal Lifestyle with You!: Track #2https://blog.1782farm.com/s/track-2SubstackSat, 20 Jun 2026 11:58:37 GMT<![CDATA[The Dragon Tongue Bush Bean;]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/the-dragon-tongue-bush-beanhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/the-dragon-tongue-bush-beanFri, 05 Jun 2026 14:03:45 GMT

Want to grow something edible and pretty?

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]]><![CDATA[Sensational!® Lavender: ]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/sensational-lavenderhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/sensational-lavenderTue, 02 Jun 2026 14:02:24 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Article 2 (Track #2 Pro Edition): ]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/article-2-track-2-pro-editionhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/article-2-track-2-pro-editionTue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:08 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[The “Three-Herb Power Pack”]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/the-three-herb-power-packhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/the-three-herb-power-packTue, 30 Dec 2025 15:02:14 GMT

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Fresh herbs are one of the rare farm products that can feel premium to shoppers while still being an easy “yes” purchase. They’re light, high-margin, and impulse-friendly—especially when you solve the consumer’s real problem:

Home cooks want just enough of the right herbs, in one grab, with minimal waste.

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]]><![CDATA[Garden Markers for Herb Fans...]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/garden-markers-for-herb-fanshttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/garden-markers-for-herb-fansTue, 18 Nov 2025 15:01:07 GMT
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Beautiful, Weather‑Hardy Herb Garden Markers (DIY + Pro Tips)

For over 20 years we have wrestled with the topic of how best to label an herb bed… with a professionally-looking Herb Marker. This article covers this topic from a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) perspective so that you have the herb signage ready, come Spring.

We also want to suggest that you can add these herb markers to your product portfolio, if the urge strikes you… along with the added revenue stream.

Let’s get down to herb marker business!

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]]><![CDATA[Spotlight on Johnny’s Selected Seeds;]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/spotlight-on-johnnys-selected-seedshttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/spotlight-on-johnnys-selected-seedsTue, 04 Nov 2025 15:59:31 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Spotlight on Prairie Moon Nursery ]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/spotlight-on-prairie-moon-nurseryhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/spotlight-on-prairie-moon-nurseryTue, 28 Oct 2025 15:12:28 GMT

Why Natives? Why Us?

Introducing native plants to your garden or land can bring many seasons of delight and discovery. Their many merits, though, exceed their virtues of beauty, resilience and appeal to birds and pollinators.

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]]><![CDATA[Building a Profitable Herbal Floral Steam Product Line]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/building-a-profitable-herbal-floralhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/building-a-profitable-herbal-floralTue, 28 Oct 2025 14:03:29 GMT

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The floral facial steam—a centuries-old herbal ritual—can become a modern wellness product that appeals to spas, apothecaries, and online shoppers seeking natural skincare and relaxation. This guide explains how to source, blend, package, and market your own herbal steam line for consistent sales and brand growth.

Let’s jump on this revenue-stream opportunity!

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]]><![CDATA[Getting Started With Goats]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/getting-started-with-goatshttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/getting-started-with-goatsTue, 21 Oct 2025 13:13:24 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Getting Started With Chickens]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/getting-started-with-chickens-f41https://blog.1782farm.com/p/getting-started-with-chickens-f41Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:03:59 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Getting Started With Chickens]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/getting-started-with-chickenshttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/getting-started-with-chickensWed, 17 Sep 2025 13:57:52 GMT

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Why Chickens?

Chickens are often the gateway livestock for small farms, market gardens, and homesteads scaling into professional operations. They require relatively low startup costs, provide a dual revenue stream in eggs and meat, and integrate naturally with crop enterprises through pest control and soil enrichment. For beginning farmers and ranchers, chickens represent both a cash flow starter and a systems learning tool.

🐔 Poultry Selection: Choosing the Right Birds for Your Farm

For newcomers, nothing sets the stage for long-term poultry success like choosing the right birds. Chickens (and their cousins in the poultry world) are not all the same. Your selection should align with your farm’s purpose, whether that’s producing meat, gathering eggs, or even harvesting specialty feathers for craft markets. Below, we break it down into the most common categories — the ones you’ll need to weigh carefully before you ever bring your first chicks home.

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]]><![CDATA[Herbal Vinegars for Re-Sale]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/herbal-vinegars-for-re-salehttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/herbal-vinegars-for-re-saleTue, 09 Sep 2025 14:02:22 GMT
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Want to add a new revenue stream? Then think herbal vinegars!

Let’s do this…

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]]><![CDATA[Choosing Livestock for Your Startup Hobby Farm]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/choosing-livestock-for-your-startuphttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/choosing-livestock-for-your-startupTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:31:45 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Turning Artisan Herbal Cream Cheese Into a Cottage Business]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/turning-artisan-herbal-cream-cheesehttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/turning-artisan-herbal-cream-cheeseTue, 01 Jul 2025 14:03:07 GMT
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If you like herbal cream cheeses such as the well-known Boursin… read on!

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]]><![CDATA[Leading with the Land:]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/leading-with-the-landhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/leading-with-the-landTue, 17 Jun 2025 16:38:38 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Proven Winners FYI]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/proven-winners-fyihttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/proven-winners-fyiThu, 01 May 2025 13:45:18 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Raised Gardens and Drip Irridation]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/raised-gardens-and-drip-irridationhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/raised-gardens-and-drip-irridationTue, 18 Mar 2025 14:00:40 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Podcast on Holistic Management; ]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/podcast-on-holistic-managementhttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/podcast-on-holistic-managementTue, 11 Mar 2025 14:02:39 GMT
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This post provides an audio podcast of Farm and ranch “packaged solution systems” in general and the one known globally as Holistic Resource Management (HRM ) or Holistic Management (HM) from Holistic Management International (HMI) of Albuqueque, NM. The Founder of Grow Food Homestead interviews Phil Wilson. Phil is a proponent of HM because it addresses farm and ranch success, problem-solving and planning for both profit and retirement. The length of the discussion is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Let's listen in.

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]]><![CDATA[One of Our Top SaaS Resources!]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/one-of-our-top-saas-resourceshttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/one-of-our-top-saas-resourcesSat, 08 Mar 2025 15:03:11 GMT

Hey, pro farmers, market garden operators, back-yard homesteaders, advanced gardeners and friends.

We have some BIG and IMPORTANT news to share with you, today!

Here’s what’s up:

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]]><![CDATA[Introduction to Hydroponics]]>https://blog.1782farm.com/p/introduction-to-hydroponicshttps://blog.1782farm.com/p/introduction-to-hydroponicsTue, 25 Feb 2025 15:03:37 GMT
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The Future of Farming: Comparing Hydroponic Methods for Maximum Yield

As traditional agriculture faces mounting challenges from climate change, soil depletion, and water scarcity, hydroponic farming has emerged as a game-changer. This soil-less cultivation method allows for optimized plant growth, higher yields, and resource efficiency. However, with multiple hydroponic systems available, how do growers choose the right one? This article explores the various hydroponic methods, evaluating their popularity, efficiency, and production potential.

Here’s the top hydroponic alternatives…

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