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Easy Roasted Ketchup Recipe (Version #2)
Since I posted it a few years ago, my Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes has been one of my most popular articles. This roasted ketchup recipe is my new and improved…
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Hot Composting vs. Cold Composting: 2 Easy Compost Methods
Hot composting vs. cold composting… what’s the difference? When most gardeners think of composting, they think of hot composting: that pile of organic matter in your yard that is turned and maintained regularly.…
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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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Vermicomposting for Beginners: Make Valuable Compost Anywhere!
Gardeners love finding worms in their garden beds. They are efficient decomposers that enrich and aerate soil and their presence signifies a happy, thriving garden. Vermicomposting, or vermiculture, is a composting method that…
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Easy Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe with 3 Variations
Although I can’t tolerate a lot of heat, my husband loves hot sauce! This easy fermented hot sauce recipe is what I fill the pantry with every year! The fermentation process increases the…
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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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How to Dehydrate Food Without a Dehydrator: Best Free Method!
I love my old Presto dehydrator, but the noise can be a nuisance. It takes electricity to run, and sometimes I just have too much produce that needs to be dehydrated all at…
