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How To Build A Self Reliant Homestead

In this post I wanted to share with you my plans for turning some VERY unproductive areas of my property into valuable assets.

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10 Gardening Tips for Growing Market-Worthy Tomatoes

It’s just about that time of year when you need to get your tomatoes started! Here are my top tips for growing the biggest, juiciest tomatoes that will be the envy of the neighborhood!

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34 Tips For Finding the Ultimate Survival Retreat

Choosing and purchasing a bug out property is a daunting task. If you are considering a survival retreat, here is a handy guide to help you find the best spot.

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4 Big Ways Snow Can Benefit the Garden

All of the snow accumulation from the extreme temperatures occurring through the country could be doing your garden some good. That right, folks snow is great for the garden!

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5 Fertilizers You Can Grow

There are many options for feeding your plants in a crash… start with these 5 fertilizers you can grow yourself and you’ll be on the path to grid-down survival gardening.

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5 Must-Have Garden Tools For the Lazy Gardener

Let’s just be honest for a minute. As much as we enjoy gardening and the fruits of our labor, learning some shortcuts along the way to cut down on time and sweat equity is always a plus. These are some of our personal favorite garden tools for the lazy gardener.

Before you put in your next garden, it's important to think about the goals you have for the coming growing season. And, now with the new year, comes new garden resolutions!

5 New Year’s Resolutions To Get a Jump-Start on the Garden

Before you put in your next garden, it’s important to think about the goals you have for the coming growing season. And, now with the new year, comes new garden resolutions!

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5 Simple Solutions For Composting

Utilize these five easy ways to collect compostable materials to add to the garden. The end result is a full spectrum soil conditioner that will keep your garden thriving.

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5 Ways Trash Helps Grow Your Garden

You don’t have to spend a fortune at the nursery or garden supply center to have a happy and healthy garden. There are a few things you probably have lying around the house that can put some extra green in your thumb—and many of them are items you might otherwise consider trash!

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6 Fall Plants to Get Planted Now

Even though it is Fall, it does not mean you should neglect your garden. Here are six Fall plants to get in the ground now.

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6 Fool-Proof Tips For a Successful Garden

As rewarding as it is to produce your own food source, it takes practice and work to refine this pertinent skill. For those who have just discovered their green thumbs, take note of some simple advice that can help your garden grow to its maximum extent.

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6 Unexpected Uses For Oak Trees

In retrospect, I think I had too many trees removed. The more I’ve researched ecosystems, forests, trees and fungi, the more uses I’ve found for oaks.

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