Page 6 - Learn

Welcome to our learning center —your hub for practical know‑how, expert advice, and real stories from people who live the North 40 life every day. From raising chickens to choosing the right tools in our new series, The Fix, you’ll find guides and resources to help you get started, grow your skills, and tackle whatever comes next.

  1. Current storefront at North 40 Outfitters Spokane, WA

    Long-Standing Trent Store Expanding

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    5 Min
  2. A man uses an electric DeWalt drill to secure a bracket to a wooden trailer

    Are DeWalt Tools made in the USA?

    Are DeWalt Tools made in the USA? Read more about Are DeWalt Tools made in the USA?
    5 Min
  3. An unopened bag of Hemptana hemp bedding sits outside of a chicken coop fence

    4 Revolutionary Reasons to Use Hemp for All Your Bedding Needs

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    5 Min
  4. Four homemade strawberry fruit leather rolls next to fresh strawberries on a butcherblock

    Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe

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    5 Min
  5. Which Chicken Breeds Should I Start With and Why?

    Which Chicken Breeds Should I Start With and Why?

    Which Chicken Breeds Should I Start With and Why? Read more about Which Chicken Breeds Should I Start With and Why?
    7 minutes Min
  6. Beekeeping for Beginners - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

    Beekeeping - Frequently Asked Questions

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    5 Min
  7. Bees covering the outside of a bee box

    Beekeeping - Setup & Installation

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    5 Min
  8. A man in a bee suit holding on to a box full of bees

    The Difference Between Italian and Carniolan Bees

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    5 Min
  9. Jesse, Lindsay, and their three children pose for a photo in their barn

    A Day with Rodeo Royalty: The Kruse Family

    Last week, one of our favorite contributors, Hailey Rae, headed out to Fromberg to interview some Montana rodeo royalty. Lindsay and Jesse Kruse are both qualified for the Montana Circuit Finals this week in Great Falls at the Expo Park. Hailey sat down with Lindsay to learn about their year on the road and what it’s like having rodeo be a family affair.

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    5 Min
  10. Starting Seeds Indoors: What You Need to Make Your Seedlings Successful

    Starting Seeds Indoors: What You Need to Make Your Seedlings Successful

    By Amy Grisak What are the best materials for starting seeds indoors? How do you give your seedlings the best chance for healthy growth? Our Home, Lawn, and Garden Expert, Amy Grisak, walks you through what you need to keep your seeds healthy and ready to plant outside come spring.Video TranscriptionGet Those Seeds Started in the SpringtimeThis is Amy from North 40 Outfitters, and today I'm going to give you some ideas on what you need to get those seeds started in the springtime. The days are getting longer and we all have our packets of seeds and we can't wait to get going, but you have to have a few supplies to make sure your little seedlings are going to be successful before you plant them in the garden this spring. Thankfully, we don't need a whole lot of supplies for starting seeds indoors, but to have some of the right tools is r...

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    5 Min
  11. A hand holding seeds while more seeds are being poured out of a vegetable seed package

    Starting Seeds Indoors: When to Plant, What to Plant, and Common Mistakes

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    5 Min
  12. A seedling plant in a square of peet

    Starting Seeds Indoors: Unhealthy Seedlings and What You Can Do About Them

    Starting Seeds Indoors: Unhealthy Seedlings and What You Can Do About Them Read more about Starting Seeds Indoors: Unhealthy Seedlings and What You Can Do About Them
    5 Min
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