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Angry Bees or Africanized Bees?
September 7, 2023 · · Homesteading

Are you dealing with angry bees? Are they Africanized bees or is something else going on? Find out the possible issues and how to fix them.

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Are Tomatoes Acidic Enough for Canning?
September 6, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen, Homesteading

Are tomatoes acidic enough? The safety of your family depends on whether there is enough acid when canning. Find out how to be sure.

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Easy Country Cooking
September 6, 2023 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

We are always in a hurry and regular meals often get neglected. Here are some ideas to make life a little simpler with “Easy Country Cooking.”

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Treating and Diagnosing Illnesses Afield
September 6, 2023 · · Homesteading

Stomach upset can put crimp in your camping fun. Learn the common causes of illness while afield and how to prevent them.

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How to Make and Use Trellises in the Garden
September 5, 2023 · · Growing, Homesteading

Trellises have been around for a very long time. So what are trellises, their purpose, and how do you implement them in your garden?

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What is a Rototiller and How to Use a Tractor Tiller
September 2, 2023 · · Homesteading, Tractors & Farm Equipment

A tractor tiller can be an expensive purchase. Learn more about this time saving garden tool and how to choose the best one for your garden.

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Stress in Mail-Order Chicks
September 2, 2023 · · Homesteading

Learn the steps you can take to lower the risk of your mail-order chicks experiencing shipping stress and how save them if they do.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
May 31, 2023 · · Recipes

One of our family’s favorites is chicken and bacon ranch wraps, with fresh greens from the garden, homemade ranch, homegrown bacon, and chicken all tucked inside a tortilla wrapper.

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Choosing Meat Rabbits
May 31, 2023 · · Rabbits

While no one is sure when, where, or how rabbits were originally domesticated, they have been a meat source for humans for 20,000 years.

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Cow Butchering at Home
May 30, 2023 · · Cattle

People who raise cattle generally harvest some for the family table. Often the ideal butcher animal is a heifer that didn’t become pregnant.

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Horse Joint and Hoof Care
May 30, 2023 · · Horses-Donkeys

Explore the basics of horse joint and hoof care to learn how to keep your horse healthy with supplements, vitamins, and minerals.

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Nasturtiums: Versatile and Easy to Grow
May 30, 2023 · · Growing

Nasturtiums are not just eye candy, the entire plant is edible, and pickled seedpods add zest to potato salad or deviled eggs — flowers and leaves may be added to freshly mixed greens to enhance their taste — or used just as a colorful garnish.

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A Year of Tomatoes
May 30, 2023 · · Growing

Add to Favorites By Jenny Underwood Tomatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow and preserve. There are thousands of varieties to choose from. Which tomatoes should you grow? …

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How to Keep Gardens Alive in Intense Heat
May 30, 2023 · · Growing

In addition to planning your planting and harvest dates based on the average frost dates for your area and being aware of which areas of your garden receive full or partial sun, being prepared for hot weather extremes is another important consideration.

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Success with Apple Trees
May 30, 2023 · · Growing

Apple trees are one of the best things you can have on a homestead, providing beauty, shade, and delicious fruit. So how do you go about picking the perfect trees?

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