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Homeschooling Homesteaders
March 9, 2022 · · Homesteading

I’m quite certain that many of you reading this are possibly already homeschooling on your homestead.

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What Planting Zone Am I In?
March 5, 2022 · · Growing

Add to Favorites U.S. planting zones are based on the weather history of any given area. The question “what planting zone am I in?” is one of the most asked …

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Natural Dyes for Wool and Clothing
March 5, 2022 · · Homesteading

Add to Favorites Natural dyes for wool have been used for hundreds of years. Harvesting plants and extracting the color from the leaves, berries, and flowers is an enjoyable way to …

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Using Natural Fertilizers on the Homestead
March 5, 2022 · · Growing

Gardens are hungry creatures, demanding endless applications of fertilizer to keep vegetables, fruits, and flowers growing throughout the season. Unfortunately, many find their plot’s needs increase each passing year despite frequent feedings.

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DIY Cattle Panel Trellis
March 5, 2022 · · Growing

As I get older, the desire to get on my knees to work in the garden becomes less, so I needed to figure out an inexpensive way to avoid all of the bending and crawling on the ground.

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Growing Your Own Spuds
March 2, 2022 · · Growing

Potatoes are one of the most versatile root vegetables to grace a garden. There are white potatoes, yellow potatoes, red potatoes, even purple potatoes.

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How to Build a Self Bow
March 1, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

If you’ve never given archery a try, you’re missing a fun, relaxing, and rewarding pastime! Learn how to build your own self bow.

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Single Loop Flemish Twist Bowstring
March 1, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

Bowstrings have been around as long as there have been bows of course. While the style and materials have changed, the actual function has not.

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Pig Raising Basics: Bringing Home Your Feeder Pigs
February 28, 2022 · · Pigs

If you’re just starting out with feeder pigs, these pig-raising basics will help you on your new journey.

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Building a Productive, Safe Greenhouse For Less Than $1,000
February 28, 2022 · · Growing

With the short growing season in Wisconsin and the price of some plants in the nursery, I came to the conclusion that I needed a greenhouse to start my plants from seed instead of buying plants every year.

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Edible Landscaping Ideas for Any Yard
February 28, 2022 · · Growing

In the present state of our economy and breaks in the food supply chain, more and more people are looking for edible landscaping ideas. Landscaping with edibles is finding its place in neighborhoods and homesteads alike as people look for ways to help feed their families.

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How to Keep Varmints Out of Your Garden
February 28, 2022 · · Growing

There’s nothing better than the sense of satisfaction that comes from growing your own food — and nothing worse than the feeling of disappointment when a critter eats the fruits of your labor before you do!

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You Can Use Salt as a Disinfectant
February 25, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

Using salt as a disinfectant is an easy, effective, inexpensive way to kill and prevent bacteria. 

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Raising Piglets – Off to a Successful Start
February 25, 2022 · · Pigs

Your first time raising piglets is about to start. The sow you cared for is ready to farrow. When the sow begins to ready for farrowing pigs, she will stay more to herself.

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How A Solar Powered Car Could Drive Your Homestead
February 25, 2022 · · Homesteading

In 2014 when my wife and I decided to power our five East Texas acres with solar, a solar powered car was not part of the plan. But a couple of thoughts we had, changed our minds.

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