Freezing eggplant is a great way to store some of the season’s harvest – and to get a head start on your meal prepping this fall. Even if you plan to cook your eggplant after thawing it out, freezing is a great way to prevent food spoilage, and to extend the bounty of your harvest […]
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Gardening should be easy, right? You plant a few seeds, water them on a regular basis, and just wait for the harvest to pour in. Unfortunately, if you’re new to gardening, things aren’t always quite that simple. While the basic practices of gardening will more or less become second nature to you over time, there
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You pay plenty of attention to your kitchen, to your bathroom, and to the laundry when it comes to cleaning. You have excellent hygiene – except, of course, when it comes to your gardening supplies. That’s right – did you know that garden pots have to be sanitized and cleaned on a regular basis? It
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Raising chickens can be quite the costly endeavor. Sure, you get rewarded with eggs, meat, and free fertilizer – but you have a lot of expense in raising your flock, don’t you? From one-time equipment expenses like feeders and waterers (and chicken coops!) to more regular, yet equally costly, expenses like food and medications, raising
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There’s nothing quite like the fresh, savory taste of eggplant parmesan. Or perhaps you prefer eggplant hot off the grill? Whatever your preferences might be, growing your own eggplant is a great way to spruce up your landscaping and to become more self-sufficient. This plant grows easily, and looks gorgeous in containers, border edges, raised
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If you’re thinking about raising pigs on your farm or homestead, you might be wondering what kinds of goals you should be aiming for. Namely, you might want to know what the average pig weight is so you know you are feeding it and caring for it properly before slaughter. Luckily, in the last few
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If you’re trying to figure out what to feed your flock of chickens, you might feel overwhelmed by the wealth of information out there. Don’t feed high-protein food. Feed high protein feed! Well, feed it in moderation. Only feed it during molting. The information is exhausting when you try to find the answer to the
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding as starting your own seeds. This time of the year, it seems as though everywhere you turn, seed catalogs are peddling new seed starting equipment and seed varieties for you to try. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment in order to start your own seeds – but there
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Also known as Ochsenschwanzsuppe in Germany, this decadent soup features a variety of vegetables – as well as bacon! What’s not to love? Rebekah PierceRebekah is a full-time homesteader. On her 22 acres, she raises chickens, sheep, and bees, not to mention she grows a wide variety of veggies. She has a huge greenhouse and
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Whether you want to raise chickens as pets or you’re interested in making some money with your new backyard flock, knowing the full cost of raising chickens is important for several different reasons. Not only does having a clear idea of the costs give you a good idea of whether you’re saving or making money,
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