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5 Ways to Grow Your Own Food This Season

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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In honor of Independence Day, we share several ways we work toward establishing true food independence. You can do the same.

Victory Gardens: History, Tips and Modern Inspiration

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | News |
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Join the many Americans showing their patriotism by re-creating their own victory gardens for modern times. Here's some history and pointers.

Types of Carrots to Grow in Your Garden

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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While carrots take a long time to grow, the flavors and colors you get from heirloom varieties beat what you can find at the store any day.

Things to Do With Violets: Crafts, Recipes & Uses

Homesteading
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More than a pretty spring wildflower, violets can be celebrated by making crafts and treats with your children.

Paper Mache: How to Make a Bowl with Natural Materials

Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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A fun craft for both kids and adults, these simple bowls can be given as gifts for Mother’s Day.

What to Do With Old Hay: 4 Smart Uses

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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What to do with old hay is a common question, since it’s rare to find a farm that doesn’t occasionally have spoiled or leftover farm hay to dispose of. If you’re wondering what to do with old hay that’s no longer suitable for feed, there are several practical ways to put it to work around […]

Growing Garlic: Easy Tips for Planting, Caring and Harvesting

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Love garlic? Who doesn't?! This flavorful crop is easy and satisfying to grow, so you should clear a bit of space to grow some garlic of your own. Here's how.

Cold Weather Vegetables: Why Cold Makes Some Crops Sweet

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Cold weather vegetables and other late-season crops are known to see a marked taste improvement after a light frost or two. For the best-tasting apples, leafy greens, and root crops, a dousing of cold weather can be just the ticket. This is true not only for fall harvests, but also for early spring crops that […]

Porch Swing: How to Build a Farmhouse Classic

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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The farmhouse porch swing is iconic for a reason—it's great place to settle in for family fun and easy conversation when the weather's right!

Sweater Mittens: Beginner DIY with Printable Patterns

Homesteading
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Give worn-out wool sweaters a second use by felting them into warm mittens for the whole family.

Felted Dryer Balls: DIY Eco-Friendly Laundry Softener

Homesteading
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Green up your laundry practices by replacing dryer sheets with these easy-to-make dryer balls.

Farmers’ Market Items: 5 Thanksgiving Favorites to Sell

Homesteading
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Boost your farm business by marketing your offerings toward busy customers’ holiday feasts.

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