Principles like closed-loop systems, making “the problem the solution,” zones, soil health, planting, composting, land design and year-round simple food gardening.
Discover how to make the most delicious Calamondin Lime Pie from scratch using homegrown fruit! Learn to grow, care for, harvest, and juice your own Calamondin limes, then bake this creamy, tangy dessert. Perfect for the self-sufficient homestead.
Savor the fresh taste of spring! Learn to roast garden-fresh asparagus with Parmesan for a simple, elegant side dish. Perfect for homesteaders and scratch cooking enthusiasts. The Simple Pleasures of Garden-to Table Cooking There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from preparing a meal with ingredients harvested directly from your garden. It’s a connection
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If you are wanting to grow an herb with extraordinary health impact as well as intense culinary flavor, then you will definitely want to explore cuban oregano and the many oregano tea benefits. Many are aware of the health benefits of oregano, its uses, compounds (carvacrol and thymol), and particularly oil of oregano. You will
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We are always looking for new ways to enjoy the seasonal flavors of our home-preserved goodness from the garden. This blackberry baked oatmeal will have you savoring summer’s bounty in every homemade bite. Preparing a filling scratch-made breakfast doesn’t mean you have to stand over the stove stirring the pot of homemade oatmeal each morning.
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Transform your raised bed into a veggie oasis! Our 10 must-know tips unlock the secrets to maximizing your harvest. Learn about soil prep, planting strategies, companion planting, and more – all designed to boost your bounty and enjoy a flourishing raised bed garden this season! Are you ready to transform your raised bed into a
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As you are sitting around in your glum Winter Wonderland, are you excitedly pondering what can I plant in February? If so, then this list will give you a lot of inspiration as you patiently wait for spring. Here are some actionable steps you can take right now to drive down the cost of food
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Are you itching to get your hands in some dirt? So am I!! We were able to get a few trays started in January, but now it’s time to focus on the seeds to plant in February. These are some of the plants I want to have ready to get in the ground as soon
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It’s pretty obvious to most folks that in order to do a job right, you have to have the right tools. Gardening is certainly no exception. After years of homesteading and gardening, I’ve amassed quite a collection. Let me share with you my winners. Prepare Before we begin growing a vegetable garden, we must first
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Wow! It’s been very hard to stay warm these last few days. Record cold temps have had me wishing for summer. This delicious duck breast seared with pesto was the perfect burst of summertime flavor in my mouth. We hatched these Silver Appleyards back in March but did not harvest them until November due to
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Although chickens were originally jungle fowl, they have adapted amazingly to many climates and conditions. Here I have answered your questions about cold weather and chickens. Enjoy my best tips for caring for your flock this winter! I’ve noticed the days getting shorter. How should I prepare for cold weather and chickens? As far as
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