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Here are some Organic Pest Control Options for Your Garden Growing a chemical-free garden is the goal of any homesteader so it’s vital to find organic pest control options for the garden. There will always be hungry pests looking for an easy meal in the garden,...
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Best Vegetables to Grow in the Shade A location that receives direct sunlight 6-hours a day is the best for vegetable growing, but it’s not the only location that will produce food. Several vegetable plants can be grown successfully in shady areas, as long as...
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Why do we value heirloom seeds? What are heirloom seeds? Any plant seed varieties that have been grown for years and have not been genetically modified are classified as heirloom seeds. The seeds can be for vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, or anything else...
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That obviously is the general idea behind this post. There’s a lot of products out there about composting and compost and the last thing you require is another one that explains the technical aspect of the procedure and the clinical basis behind the significance...
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Harvesting and storing our crops is one of the main areas we focus on our homestead. Obviously, it helps with our self-reliance and sustainability. Preserving our produce is vital for the ongoing life of our homestead. I’ve put together some simple tips and...
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The Dirt Paybacks: Advantages of Composting Composting may literally be viewed as a dirty job. Depending on the type of composting process that you undergo, you may find yourself immersed with dirt and other external elements that other people normally wouldn’t...
