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Give The Hard-Shelled Bushel Gourd A Head Start

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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The bushel gourd and its relatives need time and space to thrive, but, once dried, the wood-like gourd can be used for a variety of purposes.

Add Radishes, Other Brassicas To Your Cover Crop Mix

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Blending old cover crop standbys, like radishes, in new ways can help to protect your soil and fix specific problems.

Recipe: Craft Your Own Homemade Lye Soap

Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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All you need is a little lye and some know-how to craft this gentle soap at home for an all-natural, old-fashioned hygiene staple.

From The Herb Garden: Make Pals With Parsley

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Far more than just a garnish, parsley is a flavorful and potent herb useful to both the chef and the herbalist.

Video: Blend Your Own Flavorful Herbal Teas

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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You can blend your own flavorful, medicinal herbal teas at home, using home-grown or purchased ingredients. In this video, we show you how.

Don’t Be Afraid To Forage Hedgehog Mushrooms

Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Hedgehog mushrooms are easy to learn for new foragers and have a sweet, slightly nutty taste. So don't be afraid—they're worth seeking out.

From Pig Barn To Family Party Space

Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Once a functional pig barn, this space was transformed into a party space via hard work, a designer's eye and some special furnishings.

Bee Hives & Zero Waste Practices Keep Things Buzzing At The Living Home

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Founder Lauren Dahl tells us how her Texas homestead and organic farm help her stay grounded and feel connected.

Talking Solar Panels And Florida Growing Seasons With Cypress Grove Homestead

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Founders Don Eckert and Matt Park reveal how Nigerian Dwarf Goats serve a dual purpose on their hobby farm and talk gathering power from the Florida sun.

Meet The Honking Geese Running Free At Hoof And Feather

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Homesteading | Waterfowl |
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MJ Smith of Southwestern Colorado homestead Hoof And Feather tells us how to get a handle on adding geese to your property.

A Seasonal Approach To Canning Helps Fuel Heritage Acres Homestead

Food | Homesteading |
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Homesteading advocate Chas reveals her insider tips for enjoying seasonal food, canning your way through the colder months and organizing your pantry.

A Holistic Goal Allows Your Farm (Or Garden) To Work For Your Vision

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Maximize your farm or garden's potential by setting a holistic goal that takes into consideration your vision, your land and the surrounding community.

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