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Cleaning Up the Garden for Winter — Fall and Winter Garden Care
I always feel a strange sense of forlorn relief at this time…
Rotten Tomatoes: Man vs. Monsoon
In May, my husband Donnie planted 31 tomato plants, everything from Bush…
The Benefits of Biochar in the Garden (and How to Make Your Own)
Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain. …
Edible Flowers: A Rose by Any Other Name Just Might be Lunch
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one…
Homesteading in an 1870s English Crofter’s Cottage
I live in a Victorian crofter’s cottage, or homesteading farm cottage, in…
Homesteading Rule of Three
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives…
Hydroponics and Aquaponics: Setting Up a Simple System
Hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables are becoming more popular with growers and consumers…
Staple Crops for the Homestead Seeking Self-Sufficiency
A huge proportion of the earth’s people groups depend on a starchy…
Growing a Butterfly Garden: Host Plants to Attract Butterflies
Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in…
