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13 Useful Ideas for My Homestead from Self-Reliance Magazine (2024 Issues)
As I prepare to close on my very own 10-acre farm, I’ve been revisiting some of the materials I have collected over the past ten years of working…
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Spring Greenhouse Update: 2.5 Months Out from the Homestead Dream
I am just 10 weeks away from closing on my 10 acre farm!!! This is by far my busiest season at work – I am a teacher, I…
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Getting Ready for Farm Life: 3 Months To Go
After a lifetime of planning and dreaming, it’s hard to believe I’m less than 3 months away from owning my own farm. I’ve been finding myself recognizing the…
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Early Harvest Hacks: Pre-Germinate Seeds In a Plastic Bag
My dad and I always followed the time-honored tradition of planting peas on Saint Patrick’s Day, marking the unofficial beginning of spring and of the gardening season. Historically,…
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Gardening Doesn’t Have to be Expensive (18 Tips)
The recent barrage of TikTok shop ads for beginner gardening tools – grow lights, raised beds, you name it – is overwhelming. While these items have value, the…
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My Gardening Philosophy: Prioritize the Microherd
The same thing happens every year: we have one rogue 45 degree day, the sun comes out, the snow begins to melt, the air smells like mud, and…
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