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Growing Fruit Trees in Pots (Tips For Success)

Read moreGrowing Fruit Trees in Pots (Tips For Success)
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How to Keep Your House Cool in Summer Without Air Conditioning

Read moreHow to Keep Your House Cool in Summer Without Air Conditioning
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How to Stay Cool in Summer Naturally 7 Old-Fashined Tips

Read moreHow to Stay Cool in Summer Naturally 7 Old-Fashined Tips
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Using Vegetable Grow Bags in the Garden

Read moreUsing Vegetable Grow Bags in the Garden
A woman crouched down inside a portable chicken tractor holding a basket full of eggs.

Storing & Preserving Eggs (Farm Fresh Eggs Primer)

Read moreStoring & Preserving Eggs (Farm Fresh Eggs Primer)
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Creating a Homestead Business That Makes Money

Read moreCreating a Homestead Business That Makes Money
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Maximizing Your Homestead for Profit & Production (with Joel Salatin)

Read moreMaximizing Your Homestead for Profit & Production (with Joel Salatin)
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The Science of Home Food Preservation

Read moreThe Science of Home Food Preservation
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How to Grow Food YEAR ROUND Using Covers (Hot & Cold Weather)

Read moreHow to Grow Food YEAR ROUND Using Covers (Hot & Cold Weather)
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Foolproof Methods When Garden Overwhelm Sets In Jessica Sowards of Roots & Refuge

Read moreFoolproof Methods When Garden Overwhelm Sets In Jessica Sowards of Roots & Refuge
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Melissa K. Norris

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Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense

Farm Dog Breeds (Which is Best for You?)

Time Spent to Grow a Year’s Worth of Food

Fruits and Vegetables in Season by Month and Tips for Preservation

Books

  • Everything Worth Preserving
  • The Family Garden Planner
  • Handmade
  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

Education

  • Organic Gardening Workshop
  • Home Fruit Preservative Canning e-course
  • Home Canning With Confidence
  • Homemade Bread & Baking Class
  • Natural Homemade Bath and Beauty
  • Pioneering Today Academy


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