Ready for 25 more skills to build on the ones you mastered previously? This set is considerably more advanced than the first, so take your time and be prepared for the learning curve. 26. Prune a Fruit Tree Although more involved than pruning cane …
The Homesteading Bucket List Part 1: 25 Practical Country Living Projects
If you love country living, you probably enjoy reading websites and magazines that regularly feed your interest and give you new ideas of things to try out. After all, there are always new skills to be learned, and you never know what will become …
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A Rainbow of Natural Dyes
Craftsy folks frequently share a do-it-yourself ethic. While it's always easier just to buy cheap, pretty yarn at the craft store, some (particularly homesteaders) prefer to create their own dyes. In fact, if you own sheep or other fiber animals, …
How to Prune Blackberries
As winter continues to linger, some of you may be taking the opportunity to prune the orchard, including the small fruits, while the plants are dormant. But before we tell you how to safely chop away at your blackberries, let's address the different …
Eat Your Colors: Blue and White, Plus Menu Tips
Having fun eating your reds, oranges, and greens? On to blues and whites! Blue and Purple Blue and purple colors in produce are created by the pigment anthocyanin. The darker the color, the greater the amount of pigment present. Nutrients …
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What is Permaculture?
As you enter the field of sustainable agriculture, one term you will come into frequent contact with is permaculture. Permaculture is a very complex, systems-oriented topic and is thus difficult to summarize without leaving out any pertinent …
