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Herbs & Activities For Winter Wellness On The Homestead

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It's important to maintain wellness on the homestead year-round and especially during winter, so use these herbs and activities to stay in tip-top shape!

Recipe: Fermented Sunchokes With Turmeric 

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Sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes) can be challenging on the stomach, but this recipe for fermented sunchokes is both digestible and delicious.

Keeping Things Homemade At This Montana Homestead

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Kelsey Vick of Homemade Montana Homestead tells us about her hobby farm roots, mastering daily DIY projects and utilizing elderberry syrup.

Recipe: Make Savory Homemade Crackers From Scratch

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This recipe for homemade crackers makes crunchy, cheesy snacks that go great with soups and salads. (It's pretty easy to make, too!)

Recipe: Chicken & Vegetable Soup Brings Comfort To Cold Winters

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Nothing says comfort like a bowl of homemade chicken and vegetable soup. This recipe by author Angi Schneider lets you put up plenty for cozy winter meals.

Recipe: Fermented Pickled Beets Are Chockfull Of Probiotic Goodness

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Fermented pickled beets bring the tangy flavor of canned pickled beets while also offering gut benefits associated with probiotics.

Prepare & Plant An Asparagus Patch In This Spring’s Garden

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Considering adding asparagus to the garden? Provide rich soil, the right pH and adequate drainage and you should have spears for years.

From The Herb Garden: Oh, Oregano!

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Nearly ubiquitous on spice racks the world over, easy-to-grow oregano brings flavor to a wide variety of dishes and a range of medical uses, too.

Versace The Rooster Keeps Watch At Juan Hobby Farm

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Louisiana-based backyard farm founder Katie Juan of Juan Hobby Farm tells us how self-sustainability runs in the family and introduces us to Versace, one special rooster.

Recipe: Easy Egg-And-Ham Wraps Make A Delicious Lunch

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Inspired by travel dining fare, this easy recipe for egg-and-ham wraps makes a delicious lunch from backyard eggs and other homegrown ingredients.

Elderberry Syrup: An Easy & Healthy Refrigerator Recipe

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'Tis the season for sniffles and other maladies, so give your immune system some support with this easy recipe for refrigerator elderberry syrup.

Check Out Award-Winning Fennel Pollen Honey From Bee Squared

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Beth Conrey from the Colorado-based Bee Squared tells us how an infatuation with insects as a kid put her on a path to beekeeping.

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