Living homemade and from scratch everyday
If you are like me, you might have a gaggle of animals running around already before you even start your homesteading journey. Unfortunately, at the moment, they are not little coworkers/helpers. My delightful little animals are the family pets, most acquired years ago before the dream even began. So what to do to keep your backyard edibles clear of pet influence?
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There is an old saying, “the best time to plant a fruit was 20 years ago. The next best time is now” (Chinese proverb). For any homestead there are a lot of options to consider when selecting fruit trees. Apples? Pears? Oranges? This is a list of some alternatives that are just as wonderful and often have many other benefits besides good taste.
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One of the most successful vegetables for me to grow has been radishes. I eat the root parts in everything from salads to steamed in lasagna, but what about the leaves. Here is a good way to use this unsung hero: leaf pesto!
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Want to learn more about homesteading but don’t know where to start? What blogs would be good to learn from and be inspired?
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When I first started gardening I was unaware of all the great companies that provide seeds, which is why I included Burpee since that was all I knew at first. As I started researching about seeds I have expanded my selection and I look forward to receiving these beautiful catalogs in the mail and trying out new seeds in my garden.
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Its true! Many people confuse them with sea sponges (Porifera spp.). They’re actually a long season squash you can then turn into lovely soap or spa treats.
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