If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who aren’t homesteaders just wouldn’t understand. From the daily chores to the occasional excitement, there’s always something new to share with someone who doesn’t live the same lifestyle. The gardening, the chickens, the joy of homemade food…it’s all there. However, a […]
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Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at it for a while, there are some essential books that every homesteader should read. These books will give you information and ideas about everything from gardening to raising livestock to preserving food. So, if you are looking to expand your
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Today, my awesome friend is sharing her experience with mini hoop tunnels in her garden! Enjoy! How do Mini Hoop Tunnels Work? Are Mini Hoop Tunnels Worth the Effort? Springtime is in the air! Some lucky people hardly get any snow (if any at all!) but for many gardeners this time of the year is
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are easy to make, makes less trash and obviously uses less chemicals than commercial laundry soap. I am not a big fan of waste at all. I don’t like buying the humongous bottles of laundry soap that are full of chemicals to wash my family’s laundry. And, with 5 people, I do a lot of
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Getting started with turkeys is a fun adventure. We have raised our own for 5 years now, and regret nothing. They are amazing birds, with a unique personality all their own. I love watching them run and play with the chickens, “swim” with the ducks, and take dust baths. We have also had them run
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