Introduction I think I’ve mentioned before, my property grow mostly rock! In order to have a garden I knew I would need raised beds. Welcome to the wonderful world of raised bed gardening! Raised beds allow novice and experienced gardeners alike to easily create productive, beautiful gardens with enhanced soil quality, easier accessibility, and improved […]
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How to Pickle: Introduction Let’s talk about how to pickle! It’s a fun and delicious process that allows you to preserve and enhance the flavors of various foods. You can pickle a wide variety of foods like cucumbers, onions, carrots, and even fruits like berries. The beauty of pickling really lies in its versatility. There’s
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Introduction Canning at home can be a fun and rewarding activity, but it is important to know which foods should not can at home for safety. Foods you Should NOT Can at Home Here’s a list of certain foods that are not recommended or safe for home canning, along with the reasons why and alternative
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Introduction: Understanding Solar Power Solar power is an excellent resource for homestead owners who want to take an active role in their energy needs. It’s a renewable and clean source of energy that can help reduce your reliance on traditional electricity sources, like coal or natural gas. This guide will provide homesteaders with the tools
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Introduction: Alternative Energy Solutions for Homesteaders Homesteaders are homeowners who have chosen to live more sustainably and self-sufficiently. That sometimes includes living off the grid or at least harvesting some of their energy. As with any journey, adopting a homesteader’s lifestyle can be daunting at first because of the many options available. Fortunately, there are
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Introduction I will never forget the Christmas I made deviled eggs as part of my meal. Having a small kitchen and fridge I had no place to put them once I made them. Given the meal was only an hour away I felt comfortable it would be fine. Big mistake. Everyone who ate them got
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Introduction If you have ever had a UTI you know it’s a miserable experience. Unfortunately, there has been an uptick in antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria making UTIs harder to treat. This article looks at a few home remedies for UTI that have been used historically and are being studied now as preventative measures or adjuncts
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Introduction When growing an orchard on the homestead, it is important to consider which types of fruit trees are best suited for the climate and soil conditions. Planting a variety of fruit trees in one space helps to maximize the amount of fruits that can be harvested from a given area while also helping to
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Introduction Echinacea is a popular herbal remedy used for boosting the immune system and treating various illnesses. It has been used by Native Americans for centuries, and recent scientific studies have shown that it does indeed possess some medicinal properties. So lets read on about the medicinal properties of echinacea Types of Echinacea Echinacea is
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Introduction I have always wanted an apple tree. Sadly where I live they don’t do well as we don’t get enough chilling hours and the humidity and heat can sometimes do them in. So when we bought our homestead property in zone 7a I thought here’s my opportunity to try my hand at growing a
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