Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. …
Keeping Skunks at Bay
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Aquaponics: Why It’s the Best Gardening Method for Homesteading
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Cannabis 101
Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact,…
Modern Practices to Maximize Your Growing Efforts on the Homestead
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Five Fun Farmer’s Market Products: Draw Interest to Your Table
Participating in a farmer's market is a great income opportunity that allows…
Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
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Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden
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Pint-size Plow-horses
I climb on the seat and ease in the clutch pedal. Then…
The Praying Mantis: A Gardener’s Friend
The warmth of spring brings out the start of the gardening season…
The $8.16 Do-It-Yourself Garden Irrigator
Our half-acre lot in the ’burbs is shaded by nine mature silver…