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Back to Basics: #2 Best Homesteading Book Review
I read about 20 books in an average year, and can’t believe I hadn’t found this one before! Back to Basics, A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills, is absolutely packed full of illustrations…
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Keeping Pigeons on the Homestead: 3 Uses for This Graceful Bird
Have you ever thought about keeping pigeons on the homestead? Anyone who has met a pigeon fancier will tell you how much love and passion they dedicate to these heavenly and biblical birds.…
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5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables and Enjoy Them
I get it, getting your kids to eat vegetables can be a real challenge! As a gardener, I want my kids to eat all those veggies I worked so hard to grow, no…
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Keeping Geese: 3 Reasons to Keep These Stunning Birds
Considering keeping geese on the homestead? Geese are among the oldest domesticated birds with written and archaeological evidence dating as far as ancient Egypt and Greece. These noble birds became part of legends…
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3 Best Ways to Water a Garden Without Electricity
In this article, Shahraz shares some great information on the best ways to water a garden without electricity, whether it’s an emergency, or you just want to reduce your power bill. As someone…
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Gardening On a Budget: How to Grow Food Dirt Cheap
With a bit of effort, you CAN grow a garden dirt cheap! I know because I have done it! Gardening is one way to be more prepared for emergencies and save money on…
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3 Tips to Successful Bokashi Composting
First developed in ancient Korea, bokashi composting is an increasingly popular composting method today due to its ease of use and efficiency. By utilizing an anaerobic environment and beneficial microorganisms, bokashi works by…
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How to Compost at Home With 4 Easy Methods
Want to learn how to compost at home? Whether you’re growing vegetables or flowers, compost can elevate any garden from thin stems and a lackluster crop to lush leaves and healthy produce. Not…
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4 Advantages to Raising Meat Rather Than Hunting For it
Hello, I’m Ben, I am the lucky man who is married to Kait. I will be on this blog from time to time to produce content to help further our dream of having…
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How to Eliminate Grass in Your Garden: 5 Solutions
Grass in your garden can reduce yields by 80%. We’ve really struggled with grass in our current vegetable garden. Find out what we tried, what worked and what didn’t! Grass in Your Garden…
