Gardening
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17 Best Herbs to Grow at Home
There is so much satisfaction in cooking with spices you grew yourself! I’ve found myself gravitating more and more towards recipes that use spices I can grow. Spice up your cooking with this…
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13 Tips for Planning Ahead and Prepping on a Budget
With everything that is in the news these days, more and more people are beginning to recognize the importance of planning ahead and being prepared for emergencies. You don’t have to be a…
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How to Grow Citrus From Seed
Have you every wondered how to grow citrus from seeds? Or if it’s even possible? This article will take you through all the tips and tricks of growing citrus from seed! You can…
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7 Unique Heirloom Seeds to Grow This Year
Every year, we pick some new (to us!), unique heirloom seeds to grow in our garden. As seed savers, we have a growing seed collection of our favorite vegetable varieties, from rare heirlooms…
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Seed Saving: How to Save Parsnip Seeds
Learn how to save parsnip seeds in the newest edition of our seed saving series! Parsnips are an easy-to-grow root vegetable. Their mild flavor makes them a great low-carb potato substitute in soups…
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How to Save Gourd Seeds: Seed Saving Tutorial
Can you save seeds from your decorative gourds to plant next year? Yes! Learn how to save gourd seeds and how to keep gourds from crossing with other types of squash. How…
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Seed Saving: How to Save Broccoli Seeds
Learn exactly how to save broccoli seeds for next year, and you’ll never have to buy them again! Broccoli is part of the cabbage family, also known as the “brassicas”. It is closely…
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How to Grow Pumpkin Seeds (The Green Hulless Pumpkin Seeds Best For Snacking!)
Have you ever wondered how to grow pumpkin seeds, the green hulless kind for snacking? When you cut open a regular pumpkin, the seeds are covered in a thick white hull, or shell,…
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Seed Saving: How to Save Pumpkin Seeds
Have you ever seen a pumpkizinni? Pumpkins are known for readily crossing with other members of the squash family, making for some pretty interesting hybrids. But with some basic tips, you can easily…
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How to Build a DIY Hoop House Greenhouse for $16
Protect from frost and extend your garden season with this DIY hoop house greenhouse! This simple hoop house is sturdy, and easy to construct with recycled or scavenged materials. We use this diy…
