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Use A Phenology Journal for Homeschool Lessons
February 7, 2023 · · Growing, Self-Reliance

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
February 4, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen

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
February 4, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen, 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
February 4, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

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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Using Foraging to Teach Plant Biology (and More)
February 4, 2023 · · Self-Reliance

I hope that this whets your appetite to explore and teach with the world of edible plants that are bursting out of every corner beyond your door.

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Good Country Neighbors
February 4, 2023 · · Homesteading

Most of what it takes to become good country neighbors is little more than courtesy, patience, and a listening ear.

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Homestead and Labor-Saving Power Tools
February 4, 2023 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Every homestead supply kit should include some labor-saving power tools. Here’s a short list to help you get started or add to yours.

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Homestead Projects You Can DIY In a Weekend
February 4, 2023 · · Homesteading

There’s always something to be done or fixed on homesteads, it seems. Here are 4 simple homestead projects you can do in a weekend.

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Growing Sweet, Seductive Mint
February 4, 2023 · · Growing

Consider growing mint in your garden this year. Just make sure to keep it controlled, or you may find it seducing its way across your garden.

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Multiflora Rose
February 3, 2023 · · Growing

The toughest aggressor for many homesteaders is the dreaded Rosa multiflora, more commonly known as the multiflora rose.

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Propagating, Collecting, and Saving Seeds
January 11, 2023 · · Growing

Collecting and saving seeds is easy and rewarding. It’s a great way to save money, preserve and perpetuate the species, and cultivate plants suited to our zonal area.

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Beat Colds and Flu with this Fire Cider Recipe
December 29, 2022 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Since busy moms and dads don’t often get sick days, I make sure that I make up plenty of my favorite fire cider recipe to keep on hand.

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Identify and Store Nuts for the Winter
December 29, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

Scarlet leaves are among us as the nights become cooler. If you are starting to feel a little squirrelly, you are not alone.

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