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Don’t Stop Composting Over Winter! Use These 7 Easy Methods For Cold Weather Instead.

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10 Beautiful Living Valentine’s Day Houseplants With Gorgeous Foliage and Blooms!

January 25, 2026
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By Mike D
This winter has been so brutally cold that the last thing on your mind is buying…
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14 Best Winter Berry Shrubs For Gardeners And Homesteaders!

January 19, 2026
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By Elle Meager
Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless landscape of bare branches and endless gray skies. While…
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Gardening | Growing Plants

10 Low-Light Houseplants That Grow Even In The Darkest Days Of Winter!

January 18, 2026
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By Mike D
Winter interiors can feel downright dreary when short sun cycles, wintry weather, and dark, stormy days…
Read More 10 Low-Light Houseplants That Grow Even In The Darkest Days Of Winter!
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The Ultimate Guide To Growing Amaranth From Seed, Cutting, Or Transplant!

January 12, 2026
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By Elle Meager
If you’re looking for the ultimate homesteading crop that delivers double duty in the garden, amaranth…
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Gardening | Vegetable, Fruit Tree, and Edible Gardens

The 10 Best Citrus Trees For Indoor Growing (Yes, Even In Winter!)

January 11, 2026
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By Mike D
Winter feels like it’s dragging on forever. And it’s only January! Can you relate? Maybe you…
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21 Best Evergreen Shrubs And Trees For A Gorgeous Winter Garden That Never Sleeps!

January 5, 2026
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By Elle Meager
Are you tired of lifeless winter gardens? Well, these evergreen shrubs and trees are your ticket…
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The Ultimate Welsummer Chicken Breed Guide – Delicious Brown Eggs And Gorgeous Plumage!

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The 15 Best Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates!

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The Ultimate Guide To Wyandotte Chickens – Fancy Feathers, Cold Hardiness, And Exceptional Eggs!

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Greenworks 24V 10″ vs Wild Badger 40V 16″ Chainsaws: The Battery-Powered Chainsaw Showdown

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Best Tow Behind Sprayer for Your Yard Inc. Boom and Spot Sprayers [2023 Review]

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Best Trimmer Line for String Trimmers [What Is the Best Line for You?]

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The 10 Best Winter Cover Crops For Building Garden Soil!

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21 Microgreens To Grow Indoors For Fresh, Nutritious Food All Winter!

READ MORE 21 Microgreens To Grow Indoors For Fresh, Nutritious Food All Winter!
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21 Best Perennial Plants For Winter Garden Interest That Lasts All Season Long!

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