Pondering the idea of raising chickens often raises the question, what does a chicken coop need? Even if you have free range chickens in your backyard, you still need a chicken coop. Several years ago I had a beautiful chicken coop, built by my son-in-law. It had everything my chickens needed to be healthy and happy. The nesting boxes…
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Making Herbal Oxymels for the home apothecary can be a different way to preserve your herb harvest and retain their beneficial herbal properties. Learn how to create them. Traditionally, an Oxymel recipe would be used to administer herbs that might not be so pleasant to take on their own. You will often find them as a recommendation for homemade cold…
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Many people with a pioneering spirit are looking for ways to live on their land and make their small farm profitable. You can make money on your homestead, but you have to be willing to work. Homesteading requires a lot of planning and vision to get the daily tasks complete. A clear vision of your needs and skills gives you…
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Canning is often the first method thought of when deciding to preserve tomatoes. Dehydrating and turning them into homemade tomato powder is another alternative that takes up less shelf space and retains freshness. Fresh tomatoes are used in soup, stew, and salads and are perhaps the most versatile fruit you can store. Many people process tomatoes in a water…
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Now you have the tools needed to remove pesticides, traces of fertilizer, and even plain old dirt from the food you purchase. In this article, you’ll learn to wash vegetables to remove pesticides and how to make natural fruit and vegetable wash for different needs. Every mother would strive to feed her family the freshest, cleanest, and healthiest produce available….
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