Carduus nutans – Musk Thistle Generally considered a noxious weed in the US, the Musk Thistle also has the reported health benefit of cleansing the liver. This native to Africa is actually a very beautiful flower, but has a hearty defense system against grazing animals and unprotected gardeners. If you…
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How to Deal with Homesteader Burnout
Are you suffering from homesteader burnout? Here are some tips to help you cut down on chores and stop feeling so overwhelmed by the chores!
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How to Make Brine Cured Pickles
Making Brine Cured Pickles Curing foods in brine is an old-fashioned way of preserving them without refrigeration. A salt solution is used to cover the food and keep it from spoiling. Brine cured pickles were a staple in many homes. I remember my Grandma M making large crocks full of…
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Sunday on Our Homestead
The past week has been a busy one here on our little homestead. Our son went to the DMV and now has his drivers’ permit…watch out Northern Illinois! As homeschoolers we really took our time with this process. Joe is almost 18 and most kids run out to get their…
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Royalty Purple Podded Beans
The Prettiest Beans in My Garden! I received heritage seeds from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds to review for free. In addition, this site is a participant in Mary’s Heirloom Seed Affiliate Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn store credit by linking to Azure Standard.…
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The Chicken Chronicles: The World’s Dumbest Chicken
Entertaining, Yes. Smart, No I know a lot of folks love their chickens and think they’re smarter than we give them credit for. Sure, they’re entertaining creatures and I get kick out of watching them run raptor-style across the pasture, scratch contentedly in the compost, and chase butterflies in the…
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5 Color Silver Beet Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds This page contains affiliate links. You will not pay any extra when you purchase products through these links, but I will receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting The Self Sufficient HomeAcre! I received free seeds to review, however, all opinions are my…
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Planting Cherry Trees: North Star and Montmorency Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees I’ve planted fruit trees at every house we’ve owned (we’re on our third). At the last place I planted a North Star Dwarf Cherry Tree. I was impressed that there were 2 or 3 tart little cherries the same year I planted it from a bare-root twig. So…