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Winter Check for Bales of Hay: Essential for Livestock

Farm & Garden
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Late winter is a good time to check on your valuable bales of hay and remedy issues before they become bigger problems.

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.

Paperwhites: How to Force Winter Blooms Indoors

Crops & Gardening
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Paperwhites are a winter-flowering treasure. Their pure-white blooms and heady fragrance can brighten even the darkest, coldest day.

Farm Machines: Tips for Maintaining Them During Winter

Farm & Garden
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Farm machines need a little extra care in the winter, so follow these tips for storing unused machines and putting the rest to work in cold weather.

Small Farm Income Ideas: Side Hustles to Earn Extra Cash

Farm & Garden
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Leveraging Resources You Already Have Can Strengthen Your Bottom Line

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.

What to Do With Poinsettias After Christmas

Farm & Garden
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Don’t trash your poinsettias after the holidays—keep them growing both indoors and out.

How to Start a Christmas Tree Farm for Profit

Crops & Gardening
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The spirit of the season can start right on your Christmas tree farm. Here's what you need to know about starting and maintaining the business.

How to Make a Grapevine Wreath: A Simple DIY Guide

Farm & Garden
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Turn to your forests to find crafting materials and inspiration. Here's how to make a wreath from grapevine you collect in the wild.

English Ivy: History, Uses and the Holly & Ivy Carol

Farm & Garden
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Once popularly paired with holly, English ivy over time fell out of favor of home decorators preparing for winter.

Christmas Cactus Care: Tips for Holiday Blooms

Farm & Garden
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These Brazil-native houseplants show their true colors just in time for the holidays.

Portable Generator Winter Prep: 7 Essential Steps

Equipment
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Because farm chores must be completed regardless of the weather, it’s important to have a portable generator on hand in case you lose power.

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