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Growing Potatoes in Your Backyard Garden
This root vegetable not only thrives in a variety of climates but also offers flexibility in planting methods.
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Food Preservation | Fruit | Gardening | Herbs | Home | Skills | Vegetables
Thriving in the Chill: A Guide to Winter Gardening
Did you know you can make your own versions of the most popular boxed foods?
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Food Preservation | Gardening | Home | Skills
Seal the Deal: The Home Canning Chronicles – Preserving Flavor, One Jar at a Time
Did you know you can make your own versions of the most popular boxed foods?
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Food Preservation | Gardening | Home | Skills
Dehydrators and Freeze Dryers: A Comparison for Food Preservation
Did you know you can make your own versions of the most popular boxed foods?
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The Iron Chef Returns, a Sizzling Sequel to the Cast Iron Cookware Chronicles
Cast iron cookware is a staple in the kitchen of many homesteaders, as its durability, versatility, and timeless appeal make it a perfect match for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
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Cast Iron Chef: The Unbeatable Charm of Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron cookware is a staple in the kitchen of many homesteaders, as its durability, versatility, and timeless appeal make it a perfect match for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
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Broody Chicken Hens
As a longtime poultry farmer, I’ve seen quite a few surprises, but this one caught me off guard. I have this determined hen who was so set on hatching eggs, she just couldn’t let go
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Life’s a ‘Rind’ When You Have Watermelon!
Watermelons are a delicious and refreshing fruit that can be grown in your own backyard with the right knowledge and care. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner looking to try your hand at growing watermelons, this guide will provide you with valuable information on the best practices for growing watermelons, the best time…
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Zeolite: Yay or Nay?
If you started reading this hoping for a definitive answer to the question above, I’m sorry to disappoint. I’ve been reading about Zeolitef for a while and–given the nature of the soil in my garden–decided to give it a go this year, working about 3 pounds into roughly 300 square feet of garden space as…
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The Benefits of Beef Share
Almost a month ago, we published a story on the benefits of cow share for those looking for access to raw milk. In the article, we mentioned that options also exist for those looking for steady access to organic beef, but glossed over the details. As it turns out, however, folks are curious about beef…
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Staying Warm in the Woods
If there’s one thing non-hunters have never understood about life afield, its that sitting stationary, waiting on deer is actually the hardest part about hunting, not the easiest. Humping a pack, making a shot and dressing a deer are all downright enjoyable in comparison. This hard part tends to get a whole lot harder if…
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Chestnut Roasting: Origins and Methods
As the temperatures drop nationwide, snow blankets the ground and Christmas approaches, folks all over are beginning to indulge in their favorite holiday traditions. For some, this is cheery fires and yule logs. Others cut evergreens to adorn with festive ornamentation. Still others decorate their whole houses in lights. But for many, it’s the simplest…
