City dwellers, rejoice – just because you live in a crowded area, it doesn’t mean that you can’t begin to homestead. Many suburban and city neighborhoods have voted to allow residents to keep just a few chickens as backyard livestock. While this opens you up to a whole new world of opportunities, these allowances often […]
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If you’re looking to get into gardening, you may have found yourself overwhelmed with the endeavor. Sure, there’s a lot to learn, but people rarely stop to consider the immense cost that can be associated with gardening. You don’t want to skimp on any aspect of our garden for fear of ruining your chances of
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If you own a home or like to cook, you likely already know the benefits of having just a few trusty pieces of high-end cookware. They offer exceptional culinary use, and are lovely to look at. Old-fashioned cast iron can be that cookware, and so much more. They are versatile, durable, naturally non-stick and can
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If you’ve recently made the decision to raise pigs for meat, you’ve made a fantastic choice. Pigs are an enjoyable animal to raise, offering a high volume of meat and an even higher level of enjoyment for even the novice farmer. Pigs are intelligent and learn quickly, picking up new tricks even faster than dogs!
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As you’re planning and plotting your garden for this spring, there are plenty of factors that you must consider. What plants will you grow? Where will you plant them? What will your harvest be like? However, keep in mind that many of the answers to these questions–as well as the final outcome of your gardening
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As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking ways to make ends meet. Gifts can be expensive, especially at times of the year where you feel inundated with shopping lists and feel the need to find something special for everyone on our list. Luckily, if you have a
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One of the most versatile plants to eat and cook, sweet potatoes are also shockingly easy to grow. These tasty tubers can be grown directly in the garden, in a container, or even on a trellis. Some people even have success growing them as houseplants! Sweet potatoes are a relative to morning glories, and exhibit
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If you’re a homesteader, you no doubt know the difficulty of storing vegetables, fruits, and meats over the winter months. It’s nearly impossible to grow any sort of produce during cold weather in most states, so it’s necessary to find alternative methods for storing the foods harvested in the early fall. While freezing is a
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If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you should raise. Although they are small, chickens are arguably one of the best animals to raise on your small farm. These animals are not only inexpensive to raise, but are also incredibly easy to care for. 1. They’re multipurpose Chickens
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If you’re a homesteader, you are no doubt familiar with the hundreds of benefits composting provides, not just to you, but also to your garden. Composting isn’t just about getting rid of kitchen scraps and providing free fertilizer for your nutrient-hungry crops–it’s about reducing waste, preventing pollution, and closing the nutrient cycle. This process can
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