How to Start Homesteading with No Money
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How to Start Homesteading with No Money

If you have a passion for homesteading, don’t hesitate to get started. Although homesteading has traditionally been a form of self-sufficient living on a plot of land, “modern homesteading” is a way to get started even if you’re broke. Modern homesteading is simply a way of partaking in the aspects of homesteading that are accessible…

Fire Cider Recipe: How to Make it at Home
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Fire Cider Recipe: How to Make it at Home

Fire cider, a name coined by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in the late 1970’s is a remedy that has been around for a very long time. Fire cider falls into the category of oxymels, which can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece! An oxymel is a tonic made up of vinegar and honey…

Getting Started with Water Bath Canning
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Getting Started with Water Bath Canning

What is Water Bath Canning? Water bath canning is a way to preserve high-acidicity foods through a natural process. By following this USDA-approved method, you can pickle things like peppers, onions, and olives. You can store jams and jellies through the winter, or can tomato sauce, salsa, kimchee, and saurkraut. Learn these simple steps to…

How to Grow Carrots
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How to Grow Carrots

Carrots are a popular starch vegetable. Full of vitamin A and potassium, carrots can be enjoyed in their raw, crunchy form, or steamed, stir-fried, sautéed, or roasted! The crowd-pleasing veggie has an earthy, slightly sweet flavor. The great news for first-time gardeners is… carrots are super easy to grow! Plus, they are resistant to decreasing…

Growing Lettuce Hydroponically
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Growing Lettuce Hydroponically

Growing lettuce hydroponically is one of our favorite ways to get started on indoor farming. Leafy greens and other lettuce varities are super adaptible and can thrive in a water-based environment. They make a beginner-friendly crop for first-time hydroponic growers. Also, having versatile vegetables on hand year round is a huge motivator for devouring more…