How to freeze and safely can your pumpkins and winter squash. Save pumpkins and winter squash for later with these preservation methods!
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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Roosters
Do you have unwanted roosters? Too many roosters? Here are some suggestions for dealing with roosters that you can't keep!
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How to Preserve Garlic – 4 Storage Methods
Preserve garlic with one of these handy methods! Learn how to store garlic in your root cellar or freezer, pickle garlic or dehydrate it for storage!
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Free Fall Garden Chores Checklist
Use this handy checklist of fall garden chores for getting the yard and garden whipped into shape for spring! Checklist of chores NOT to do in fall too!
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How to Homestead on One Acre – Increase Your Self-Reliance with 1 Acre or Less
Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!
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Colorado Dream Vacation!
We took our Colorado dream vacation this year and had a blast! Here's where we went and a bunch of photos. :)
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How to Repel Mosquitoes and Treat Bites Naturally
Repel mosquitoes and stop their bites from itching with this simple homemade spray! Made with all-natural, non-toxic ingredients with a great scent!
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12 Tips To Survive Summer on Your Homestead
How to survive summer on your homestead! Homesteading is even more demanding in summer so check out these tips for surviving summer on your homestead!
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How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Heat and Collect Eggs All Summer
When summers heat up it is important to keep chickens cool so they will be healthy, happy, and productive! Keep the eggs coming all summer with these tips!
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Chiles Rellenos – Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe
Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe Inspired by Chiles Rellenos I created this recipe for stuffed poblano peppers as an inexpensive and healthier version of the Chiles Rellenos we enjoy from a local Mexican restaurant. It’s one of my favorite places to eat and the meals aren’t expensive, but we don’t eat…
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LiteSpan 2in1 LED Floor Lamp Review
Disclosure: We received one LiteSpan 2in1 LED Floor Lamp free of charge (retail value: $42.99 at the time of this writing). Brightech did not pay us for the review, nor did they have any input into it. All opinions are my own. Part of maintaining a sustainable homestead – not…
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How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
Learn how to preserve your garden harvest. Notes on the easiest methods to preserve fruits and veggies!
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Burdock and Black Beans with Pasta – Foraged Recipe
This recipe for Burdock with Black Beans and Pasta is a dish I created to use more wild foods foraged from our homestead. It's a cheap and delicious meal!
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Carduni Made with Burdock Leaves
Carduni made with burdock leaves is another great dish you can cook up from foraged greens. This is a great way to save money and eat healthy!
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Creamy Burdock Soup Foraging Recipe
This Creamy Burdock Soup is a tasty spring dish! Made with just fresh milk, butter, burdock leaves, ramps, mushrooms, and a little flour.
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Why Your Chickens Don’t Lay Eggs
Wondering why your chickens don't lay eggs? Here is a list of common reasons that hens may not lay eggs.