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Best Grass Seed for Clay Soil

Growing grass can be a challenge in clay soil. It’s dense, heavy, and it’s too wet and too dry at the same time. Grass seed won’t germinate well, or if it does, it won’t thrive. That’s why I’m writing about…

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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

If you’re a master naturalist or just a budding one, the beauty of butterflies catches everyone’s eyes as they fly by. What do you do if you want to enjoy butterflies for more than just a fleeting glimpse? This is where…

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Where to Park My Car During a Hurricane [5 Options]

A hurricane or other storm is headed your way. You’ve got your house prepared and your pantry stocked up, but have you thought about what to do with your car before the storm hits? Obviously, the best and safest place…

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30+ Hurricane Food Ideas to Stockpile for Emergencies

When you’re preparing for severe weather, especially hurricanes, it is always a good idea to stock up your pantry with foods that don’t need to be refrigerated. This article outlines hurricane food ideas that will provide lots of energy to…

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43 Lucrative Side Hustles for Homesteaders

So, you’ve got your homestead up and running, your animals picked out, and your food plants planted. But what happens when you need some extra cash flow for your homestead, or you just want some extra cash flow to have…

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11 Ways of Storing Meat Without Electricity

So, you’ve picked out your animals and they are happily on your homestead now, grazing and laying and doing their thing. What happens when the time comes to butcher the animals and turn them into meat? Homesteaders who have refrigeration…

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Raising Ducks – Pros and Cons of Backyard Ducks

Let’s dive into the pros and cons of raising ducks in your backyard! Are backyard ducks right for you? Raising Ducks in Your Backyard Those of us living on homesteads, whether they’re in the country or urban areas, have many…