Homesteading
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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…
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Seed Saving: How to Save Beetroot Seeds
Are you a beet lover? Find out how to save beetroot seeds to plant next year in this article from our seed saving series! How to Save Beetroot Seeds Step 1: Store…
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9 Seed Saving Supplies You Might Need (and Where to Find Them)
If you save seeds from your garden, you’ll know that seed saving supplies can be very hard to find! This is a round up of different types of seed saving supplies, why you…
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Seed Saving: How to Save Radish Seeds
Radishes are one of the fastest growing garden vegetables, with many varieties maturing in less than 30 days! Learn how to save radish seeds and have free seeds from your favorite variety for…
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Seed Saving: How to Save Kale Seeds
Kale is an easy plant to save seeds from. When you learn how to save kale seeds, you can have free seeds from your favorite variety year after year! There are a few…
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Growing for Market with The Market Gardener (Can You Make Money on a Micro Farm?)
Have you ever wondered how to make money with a market garden? Is it possible to make a living with a small-scale micro farm? We tried our hand at growing for market a…
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Can You Save Hybrid Seeds From Your Garden?
Can you save seeds from a hybrid vegetable? What happens if you do? That is a question many gardeners have asked at some point, and one I hope to demystify for you! Note…
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How to Save Seeds for Next Year: 4 Steps
When you learn how to save seeds for next year, that doesn’t just mean that you get to save money on buying new seeds each year. Seed saving means that you can reliably…
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Selling Chickens (8 Ways Your Backyard Chickens Can Earn Their Keep!)
If you have chickens, you’ve probably figured out by now that they can get quite expensive. Selling chickens can help your backyard chickens earn their keep! With a combination of cutting costs and…
