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How Much to Plant Per Person for a Year’s Worth of Food

How much to plant per person for a year's worth of food or how many plants per person… 'tis a much-asked question when one is trying to harvest and preserve enough food to take their family through an entire year without buying it from the store.

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Raising Your Own Food

Inside look at The Family Garden Planner charts.

Yearly Planning Without the Overwhelm

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Scottish Highland Cows: A Unique Cattle Breed

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Signs To Watch For With An Expecting Cow

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How to Test Soil Ph & Amend Acidic or Alkaline Soil

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Gardening in January (Garden Tasks by Month)

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Your Livestock Questions Answered

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Your Gardening Questions Answered

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Storing Green Tomatoes for Fresh Eating

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Gardening in November (Garden Tasks by Month)

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