Gardening
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Seed Envelopes: Free Printable for Seed Saving
A growing group of gardeners is going back to saving their own garden seeds. Seed saving not only saves money, but gives you a way to collect rare varieties and keep growing your…
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Gardening for Beginners: 8 Easy Vegetables
Are you thinking of starting your first garden? You’ll find a variety of tips to get you started in Gardening for Beginners: 8 Easy Vegetables! Table of Contents: Gardening for Beginners: 8…
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Why Save Seeds from Your Garden?
Why save seeds from your garden? Many of the heirloom vegetable varieties we have today have been passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. Some have been passed down for…
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Homesteading Time Management: 3 Tips for Fitting It All in On The Homestead
If you grow some of your own food, you’ve probably figured out that it can be very time-consuming, especially if you are also working or have small children. Read on for some practical…
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How Long Do Seeds Last, Really?
How long do seeds last, really? If you’re a gardener, that’s probably a question you’ve asked at some point! There are a lot of different numbers, out there, because there are many factors…
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65 Gifts for Homesteaders
Need some gift ideas for that special someone? You’re in the right place! Check out this list we have compiled of the best gifts for homesteaders! From handy reference books, to helpful kitchen…
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Seed Saving: Learn How to Save Seeds from Vegetables!
Seed saving is not just a practical skill. It’s an art that has been passed down for years, preserving all of the unique vegetable varieties that we have today! Saving seeds allows you…
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Indoor Gardening for Beginners
Whether you live in an apartment or in a short season climate in the North, you can garden indoors! Indoor gardening for beginners is easy and lots of fun! Living in a short…
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What is a Homesteader? Modern Homesteaders
What is a homesteader? Many people think of homesteading as an old fashioned term, and it is. The term “homestead” used to refer to a tract of land that a family filed a…
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Seed Saving: How to Harvest Lettuce Seeds
Saving lettuce seeds is an easy way to save a little money in your garden and boost your self sufficiency. Learn how to harvest lettuce seeds in part 7 of our series on…
