Gardens are many things to many people. For some, it’s all about the flowers and creating an external room to a house that can be enjoyed by looking through the windows, or by sitting and socializing whilst surrounded by nature. For countless others, it is the ability to grow an abundance of crops; there is […]
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A homesteader’s life, despite what any person who lives the 9 to 5 thinks, is not a simple one. Countless tasks are constantly being added to the work schedule, therefore it is vital to be organized and willing to embrace technology, tools or techniques that help to render this lifestyle achievable. The usefulness of plastic
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Although modern building techniques and materials have helped to provide more energy-efficient houses in a good number of areas of America the majority do require some form of heating for at least part of the year. When and how much heat is required does depend upon the geographical location, as well as the age and
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Water on the go is important to everyone consequently water bottles are on sale everywhere, in local stores, supermarkets and vending machines. Most of us understand the importance of keeping hydrated. To stay fit and healthy it is essential to drink half of a gallon of water every day. We need to ask ourselves; how
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Homestead life is highly rewarding and extremely satisfying but everyone will agree it is also hard work. It is demanding both physically and mentally, therefore anything that does not go to plan can be very frustrating. Growing anything, whether food, or flowers, should remain high up on everyone’s list of undertakings despite the hard-physical effort
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In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War after the fall of Fort Sumter on April 13, 1861, recently elected President Lincoln addressed Congress to explain several actions that he had authorized without congressional approval in an attempt to have them approved after the fact. In this speech,
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Gardening is without question an exceedingly rewarding activity enjoyed by lots of people of all age and gender groups. Whether you’re a commercial grower with large areas of land growing vast quantities of produce, or a weekend gardener that has a few planters and a tiny border, the satisfaction of seeing plants grow from minute
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