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Tornado Season in East Texas
March 1, 2023 · · Self-Reliance

Lucky for us, we have not just one tornado season but TWO in my part of Texas, with surprises sprinkled throughout the year. Being prepared and knowing the risks, dangers, and options available to you are the biggest hurdles come tornado season(s), even if you aren’t in Texas.

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Landrace and Heritage Horses and Cattle

It’s time to step away from highly specialized livestock and machinery to manage them and re-look at heritage and landrace breeds.

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Leaf Function and Anatomy: A Conversation
March 1, 2023 · · Growing

Leaves perform three essential functions, and the most critical one is producing food for the plant.

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Breeding and Lambing in Soay
February 10, 2023 · · Sheep

For those new to sheep, the ease of Soay lambing can be great for a beginning shepherd and certainly makes it worth considering this unique breed.

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Healthy Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe
February 8, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Skirt artificial ingredients, high-fructose corn syrup, and high prices by choosing your own favorite fruits and making your own fruit roll-ups recipe.

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A Garden Vegetables List for Weight Loss
February 8, 2023 · · Growing

This garden vegetables list is packed full of easy-to-grow vegetables to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.

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Kombucha Tea Benefits for Your Health
February 8, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen

Learn how fermented kombucha tea benefits your health. Find out why kombucha has been called the “Immortal Health Elixir.”

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Can You Eat Dandelions?: Benefits Root to Fluff
February 8, 2023 · · Self-Reliance

Can you eat dandelions? Benefits of these nutrient-rich greens, flowers, and roots are within reach in your own yard.

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Top 5 Bladed Tools for the Homestead

Recently, someone asked me what I thought were the top tools to have, the ones that I could not do without. At the top of the list were bladed tools and that list is the basis of this article.

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Use A Phenology Journal for Homeschool Lessons

Wren explains how to create a phenology journal as an easy and exciting way to weave nature into everyday learning when homeschooling.

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Transporting Animals Across State Lines: Pigs
February 7, 2023 · · Pigs

Transporting animals across state lines can be confusing at best. Here are some tips to for interstate travel with pigs.

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Bunny Bits
February 7, 2023 · · Rabbits

Many new rabbit owners buy a pair of “does” only to have kits a few weeks later. Learn how to determine the gender of your rabbit.

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Aluminum Free Baking Powder

You can easily make your aluminum free baking powder at home that will offer the same rise as commercial baking powder.

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Delicious Potato Recipes

Potato recipes vary as widely as the places they’re grown. Try any of these recipes to get you out of your potato slump.

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Mardi Gras King Cake

One of the most well-known parts of Mardi Gras is the eye-catching king cake. Try this delicious recipe from your own kitchen this year!

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