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Forget Carving: Create Pumpkin Art Right On The Vine

Homesteading
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Draw on squash and pumpkins by scarring them prior to harvest so you have homegrown décor to use throughout autumn and early winter.

What You Need To Know Before Freezing The Harvest

Homesteading
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An easy alternative to canning or drying foods is to preserve them by freezing.

How To Make A Hypertufa Planter

Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Planters for your container garden can weigh heavy on your pocketbook, but this DIY project offers an affordable—and lightweight—option.

3 Halloween Traditions That Celebrate The Harvest

Homesteading
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Halloween isn’t all goblins and witches—it’s a time to have a little fun with the last harvest of the growing season.

18 Everyday Uses for Eggshells

Animals | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Don’t toss spent eggshells in the trash—put them to work as supplements, pest control, art and more.

The Farm Learning Curve: Canning With Friends

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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As I slowly settle into the farming lifestyle, I’m learning to can the harvest so that I’ll be ready when my garden starts producing.

5 No-Chemical Fly Repellent Solutions

Homesteading
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Keep flies away from your home and animals with these fly repellent ideas.

Log Homes: What You Need To Know Before You Build

Homesteading
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Log homes often catch the eyes of farmers and homesteaders—but make sure you know what you’re getting before you build.

It’s Canning Time: Here Are the Basics You Need to Know

Homesteading | Video |
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New to canning? Here's a crash-course on some need-to-know info before you get started.

DIY Root Vegetable Washer

Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Make cleaning up carrots, beets, potatoes and other root crops more efficient with this homemade root vegetable washer.

What To Expect When Transitioning To Rural Schools

Homesteading
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Moving to the farm can take a toll on your children who have to change schools, but helping them know what to expect can smooth the transition.

The No-Mess Chicken Feeding & Watering System

Animals | Homesteading | Poultry |
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With simple PVC-pipe construction, you can keep your flock fed and watered without any of the post-meal cleanup.

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