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How to Make Dandelion Wine

Homesteading | Recipes |
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Turn your weeds into homemade spirits with this recipe for dandelion wine.

Get Your Farmhome-based Business Started

Homesteading
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Working from home is a dream for many hobby farmers. Use these steps to make that dream a reality.

Homestead Maintenance

Homesteading
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Learn more about effective homestead maintenance.

Tips to Keep the Bugs from Biting

Animals | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Get ideas and information about dealing with biting bugs and other pests in the summer.

John C. Campbell Folk School: Diary of a Class–Tinsmithing

Homesteading
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Folk school offers hundreds of week-long classes year-round on skills ranging from basketry and blacksmithing to gardening, tinsmithing and story telling.

Change in the Weather

Homesteading
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I’m writing this first blog with weather on my mind, sneaking suspicious peeks at the lead and silver skies of a typical Puget Sound winter day, wondering what Mother Nature and global climate change will dish up next.

Common Canning Problems

Homesteading
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Read about some canning problems and major canning sins to keep your food safe. You can always learn more when you contact your local cooperative extension office.

Ways to Enjoy the Transition to Fall and Winter

Homesteading
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Here are some ways to enjoy the seasonal transition from summer to fall and winter months.

Take A Trip to Amish Country

Homesteading
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From vivid fall colors and satisfying comfort food to farmers markets resplendent with Amish quilts and crafts, learn what Lancaster County, Penn., has to offer.

Rust Dyeing Fabric

Homesteading
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Rust need not be a nuisance. Learn how to rust dye to create unique designs on fabric using rusty objects.

Plan a Potluck: Simple, Social Fun on the Farm

Homesteading
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Here's how to plan a community get-together and share the fruits of your labors.

Thanksgiving Shortcuts and Other Holiday Tips

Animals | Homesteading |
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To help ease your holiday planning, read a few tips--some common sense--and a few uncommon ideas, too.

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