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A library consisting of necessary homesteading skills from animal husbandry, gardening tips, preserving the harvest, cooking from scratch, and how to establish a sustainable homestead. 

  • 30 Best Fruit and Vegetables to Plant in Spring
    Here are 30 fruits and vegetables that can be planted in the spring to eat fresh and preserved for long-term storage. Do not miss out on a successful spring garden by delaying the sowing of the first harvest of the…
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  • 5 Tips for Purchasing a Family Milk Cow
    Here are 5 tips to help make purchasing your family milk cow a good experience. A family cow is a significant investment; ensure you walk away from the sale feeling confident with your purchase.The decision has been made, and you…
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  • How to Freeze Green Tomatoes
    Green tomatoes are part of gardening, making it necessary to practice all methods for preserving this unripe garden delight. In addition to canning, learning how to freeze green tomatoes is another means to be able to enjoy the harvest. The…
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  • 10 Tips to Keeping Rabbits Cool in the Summer
    Learn how to keep outdoor rabbits cool during the warmer months. Here are 10 tips to keeping rabbits cool throughout the summer.Prior to moving to Tennessee we rarely worried about how to keep our outdoor rabbits cool during the summer…
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  • Steps for Canning Bone Broth and Stock
    Steps for canning bone broth are easy, however, there are steps which must be taken to ensure that canning any form of broth or stock is done properly. For example, pressure canning bone broth or stock is only way to…
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  • 13 Tips to Raising Rabbits for Meat
    Backyard rabbit farming is on the rise, and quite sustainable for those seeking to own their food source. Here are 13 key tips to raising rabbits for meat whether you reside in town or out in the country.The incorporation of…
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  • Choosing a Meat Rabbit Breed | 14 Best Meat Options
    Choosing a good meat rabbit breed is key to ensuring a good meat to bone ratio is achieved. There are 14 rabbit breeds that are ideal for both meat and fur, and are excellent mothers which birth an abundance of…
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  • Which Apples Store Best Long-term
    Storing apples for the winter requires you to know which apples store best long-term. To enjoy the apple harvest one must know the best keeping apple varieties to plant or pick from the local orchard. One of the most memorable…
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  • How To Make Pepper Infused Vodka
    Learn how to make pepper infused vodka for full flavored cocktails. A spicy pepper vodka recipe is made simple by using jalapeno infused vodka.Why and How to Make Pepper Infused VodkaI have this knack for infusing my own alcohol. The…
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  • Best Storing Potatoes for Keeping Long-Term
    Enjoy home grown potatoes well into the late winter months by selecting the best storing potatoes. Learn what varieties are the best longest storing potatoes. By selecting the best potatoes for storing long-term ensures the garden’s bounty for many months…
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  • Fruits and Vegetables to Grow Vertically
    Discover 16 fruits and vegetables to grow vertically to expand a garden space. A great example is growing cucumbers vertically. Vertical growing plants are healthier and tend to produce more produce. This article provides vertical vegetable garden ideas for gardeners…
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  • How to Make Cinnamon Whiskey | a Copycat version of Fireball Whiskey
    This tutorial on how to make cinnamon whiskey, or homemade fireball, is easy. This DIY cinnamon whiskey recipe is full in flavor and quite enjoyable.Justin is a hot tamales candy junkie. He also enjoys the occasional cinnamon whiskey whiskey on…
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  • How to Render Lard using a Slow Cooker
    How to render lard using pork fat is an extremely easy process. The simple steps for rendering pork fat consists of one ingredient and one piece of equipment. Rendering lard allows for a very diverse oil which can be used…
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  • Immune Boosting Herbs for Chickens and Other Poultry
    To ensure your poultry flock is healthy learn which 10 immune boosting herbs and supplements ensure healthy chickens and other poultry.I think it’s no surprise that I run a natural, chemical free property. Stemming from how we grow food, clean…
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  • Homemade Pumpkin Bars using Home Canned Pumpkin
    A traditional and easy homemade pumpkin bars recipe made using home canned pumpkins and applesauce. Enjoy pumpkin squares as a treat or delicious dessert item.There must be hundreds of recipes for making homemade pumpkin bars. However, the best recipes are…
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