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8 Homesteading Skills You Need to Learn Before Getting Started

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Before you start your homestead you need to consider a lot of things. You also need to have some homesteading skills mastered to help set your homestead up for success.  Homesteading is not for the faint of heart and it is not for those that plan to dive in with no skills in their personal…

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How to Grow Fruit and Vegetables from Scraps with Kids

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Learn how to grow fruit and vegetables from scraps. It’s a great gardening activity for kids and also a great way to reduce your food waste. There are many different fruits and vegetables that can be grown from scraps and it is a great way to teach children the benefits of growing your own fruits…

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The Best Kid’s Gardening Activities

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Get the whole family involved with gardening with these kid’s gardening activities. These gardening skills will also benefit them later in life. Getting the kids involved in the garden is always a fun way to keep them engaged, learning, and entertained. One of the best ways to get them involved is to find some fun…

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How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

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Spring is here and it’s time to prepare your garden. These tips will help you get your garden ready in no time and help you have a great growing season. Plus you can get a free printable garden planner! Before the arrival of spring, you need to ensure that your garden is ready for it….

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Planning Your Garden in the Winter

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Wintertime can be very valuable to when it comes to planning your garden; whether you are planning a flower, herbal, or veggie garden, time and consideration can add to the quality of your garden. This article will take a look at all three and give you some fresh ideas to think about. Wintertime is important…

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Getting the Most Calories Out of Your Homestead Garden

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When starting a vegetable garden you want to get the most out of every square foot that you can! Here are some ways to have a more calorie intensive garden. Whether you are planning on starting your first urban garden as a pastime or simply growing food to support a small family on a spacious garden, then…

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Ditch the Tiller and Start a Forest Garden

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Want an easy garden with minimal work? Try a forest garden. It’s a gardening technique that works with nature to create a large harvest. At the outset, I had planned to write this intro into food forest gardening tailored for different regions. My backyard in CT doesn’t look like my parent’s backyard in VA, and…

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The Best Gardening Tips

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Gardening is a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint but it can be tough, especially when you are getting started. These gardening tips from top bloggers can help! Plus you can get a free printable garden planner. Having a food garden can help save money and is great for your carbon…

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Gardening With Kids, Why It’s Important

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Gardening with kids has so many benefits. Everything from teaching them to eat better to helping them be more independent.  What’s the big deal about growing your own food?  Our food supply in the United States is increasingly becoming unhealthier.  Fast food and convenience foods are so processed and loaded with synthetic chemicals that groceries…

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