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Some Tips & Recipes For Homemade Ice Cream

Homesteading | Recipes |
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Homemade ice cream is easy to make and tastes better than most grocery-store offerings. Check out these tips and recipes for making your own dessert.

A Clothesline Can Reduce Energy Use & Save You Money

Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Save money, energy, and wear and tear on your clothes without sacrificing your home’s visual appeal with an attractive line-drying device.

Tractor Safety: Careful How Much You Try to Lift

Equipment
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Today's tractors are incredibly versatile, but they do have their limits. And staying safe on your tractor involves knowing how much it can actually lift.

Spinning Wool From Your Own Sheep: An Overview

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Have you considered spinning wool but are unsure where to start? This overview, from shearing to knitting, can help you get started.

6 Plants To Grow In A Medicinal Herb Container Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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You don’t need much land—or any—to start your medicinal herb container garden. Grow these plants indoors or out for a beautiful and healthful garden.

Why You Should Compost & How To Start Today

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Compost is an incredible transformation of organic material into a rich nutrient source for your plants. Here's what you need to know to start composting.

Video: Can’t Get Seed Potatoes? Try Grocery Store Potatoes

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Too late for seed potatoes? As long as they're free of growth inhibitors, even run-of-the-mill potatoes can thrive in large containers.

You Should Use Graph Paper When Planning Your Orchard

Crops & Gardening
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Are you planning to start a small fruit tree orchard this year? Graph paper and colored markers can help you plot the best location for every tree.

How To Build A Raised Bed For Your New Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Want to start a garden but unsure about digging up the yard? Build a raised bed following these instructions for a bountiful backyard harvest!

Tips For Keeping Uninvited Pests Out Of The Barn

Animals | Farm Management |
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Worried about unwanted critters at your farm? Here are some tips to discourage wildlife pests from setting up shop in the barn.

A Seeder Is An Efficient & Cost-Effective Investment

Crops & Gardening
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There are a few different ways to put seeds in the ground, but a precision seeder will do so efficiently, ideally and with minimal investment.

Produce Profile: Grow Delicious Dill For Pickles & More

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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One of the easiest herbs to grow is also one of the most flavorful in your three-season garden. Try dill this year and add some zing to your diet.

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