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Aquaponic Systems for Homesteaders
July 25, 2022 · · Growing

Aquaponic systems could be a top-notch method of gardening for homesteaders. Why? Because it is a simple agricultural system that can be placed almost anywhere: in your backyard, in a greenhouse, or indoors.

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Dead Ram Walking: Treating Sick Sheep Symptoms
July 18, 2022 · · Sheep

One day the ram was walking around and looking totally healthy — the next, he was just standing under a tree with his head hanging down. I knew I’d have to examine him for sick sheep symptoms.

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A Guide to Pepper Plant Diseases
July 17, 2022 · · Growing

Add to Favorites Hot, sweet, purple, yellow, wrinkly or bell – I love all peppers. If you find yourself wanting to harvest your peck of peppers, but are having trouble …

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Have a Wasp Sting Home Remedy Ready This Summer
July 17, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

When you spend most of your time outdoors, whether your in the garden or in the woods, you’ll want to have a wasp sting home remedy handy.

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How Do Blueberries Grow?
July 17, 2022 · · Growing

How do blueberries grow in my garden when there seems to be so much stacked against them? For the last few years, I have been enjoying homegrown blueberries.

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Solar Dyeing Wool Using Natural Plants
July 17, 2022 · · Homesteading

Solar dyeing wool with natural dyes is a simple procedure that yields beautiful results. The process is fairly safe, so the whole family can enjoy the experiment.

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How Much Hay Does a Cow Eat?
July 17, 2022 · · Cattle

After you unload the first cattle onto your property, your next biggest concern will be how to keep up with the demand for food. Knowing a

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Summer Green Smoothie Recipes
July 17, 2022 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Whether making a green smoothie or adding summer greens to a fruit smoothie, these blended concoctions are healthy and revitalizing.

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Artisanal Sheep Cheese: Shepherds Manor Creamery Part 1 of 2
July 11, 2022 · · Sheep

The artisanal sheep cheese from Shepherds Manor Creamery is what makes this creamery stand out with its award-winning, product — 100% sheep milk cheese.

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Soay Sheep: Hardy, Low-Maintenance, and Eco-Friendly
July 7, 2022 · · Sheep

Soay sheep are the hardiest miniature sheep breed from St. Kilda, Scotland. Their light weight and self-sufficiency make them ideal for land management and homesteading, plus you don’t have to shear them!

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Oh, Deer: Keeping Deer Out of Gardens
July 6, 2022 · · Growing

I’ve been exploring numerous strategies for keeping deer out of gardens on my property. Their grace and beauty are fueled by an insatiable appetite for my flowers, my garden, and the trees in my small woodlot.

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How Smart Are Sheep? Researchers Find Surprising Answers
July 6, 2022 · · Sheep

How smart are sheep, actually? Most people consider sheep stupid. But research has revealed considerable sheep intelligence and social skills.

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How to Shear a Sheep and Other Fiber Animals
July 6, 2022 · · Sheep

Learning how to shear a sheep takes practice and time. Before you head out to buy sheep shearing supplies try to observe a professional sheep shearer and ask questions.

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How to Prevent Injuries on the Homestead
July 5, 2022 · · Homesteading

By training your body correctly in your daily life, not just when you are lifting heavy objects, you can prevent injury on the homestead.

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Backyard Bugs: Identifying Insects for Good
July 5, 2022 · · Homesteading

Add to Favorites Creep, nuisance, vermin, trouble, and costly are synonymous when identifying insects. It’s a shame, too, because without insects, our world would be very different. Yes, we may …

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