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In Asia, however, cat cafes are quaint, dime-a-dozen affairs that are being overshadowed by a new trend: Barnyard animal cafes. Yes, cafe owners in countries like Japan and South Korea are now relying on the romance of the farm to appeal to a more eclectic clientele. “Animal cafes used to be very popular, cafes where you can play with cats or dogs, but we thought an everyday animal like that wouldn’t have the wow factor of a goat,” Rena Kawaguchi, manager

Potatoes are among the most productive crops for home gardens. For every pound of seed potatoes you plant, expect to harvest three to five pounds of spuds in return. That’s a great investment! Plus, with the long storage life of potatoes and the myriad of ways you can prepare them, they are a must-grow crop for many gardeners. And, to sweeten the deal even more, potatoes are a simple crop for beginner gardeners to grow. Every potato-growing adventure starts with seed potatoes. In this arti

You’ve seen bags of it in the health food store and you have pinned images of the fine powder stating its health benefits on Pinterest, but have you gotten around to exploring the many uses of diatomaceous earth in your home and garden for yourself? If not, you should – for several reasons that we’ll list below. Diatomaceous earth is most commonly known as a strong parasite cleanser, taken internally, for pets, livestock and humans, yet it is so much more than

Many herbs are easy to grow from seed. You can start seeds two ways: Start them indoors and transplant them into permanent spots when theyre large enough Sow seeds directly into garden beds or containers when the temperatures are warm enough Here well focus on the direct-sow method, which works well for growing herbs throughout the season. What to grow Consider what you plan to use your herbs for. For example: If you enjoy… Try growing… Bruschetta Genovese basil, purple bas