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How Much Is a Peck of Apples – Weight, Size, Price, and Facts!

Have you ever been asked how much is a peck of apples? If so, then you might have made a wild guess like everyone else – including me! That’s why I researched and studied the term “a peck of apples” from every horticultural expert, colleague, historian, farm stand, gardening authority, and encyclopedia that I could …

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How Far Apart to Plant Fruit Trees [7+ Fruit Tree Spacing Tips]

Whether you’ve got a small backyard food garden or several acres of real estate to play with, the temptation is always to cram in as many edible crops as possible! But when it comes to fruit trees, how many can you fit in your yard? To figure this out, we need to know how far apart …

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20 Fruit Trees That Grow In Shade [They Will Surprise You!]

Fruit trees that grow in the shade! Many homesteaders think that if they want a fruit tree in their yard, they need a spacious and sunny space for the tree to spread its roots. But that’s not always the case! There are plenty of fruit trees that grow well in shady areas. Planting a fruit tree …

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49 Weird Things to Dehydrate In a Dehydrator – Dehydrated Mushrooms, French Toast, Sauerkraut?!

Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut salt & vinegar chips to preserved mushrooms, we’ve collected them all.  I really love pushing appliances to their limits and using them to their full …

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8 Spooky Fruit and Veggie Snacks for Your Pantry or Party!

We love autumn, the harvest, the fall – plus the ghoulish gourds that go along with this time of year! And since Halloween 2021 is swiftly approaching – we’re seeking the best spooky fruits and veggies to help us celebrate. We’ve come up with the creepiest collection of the spookiest fruits and veggies ever put in one place. Anywhere! …

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Can Cows Eat Apples? What About Fermented Apples?

For humans, an apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away. But for cows, tackling a fruitarian diet isn’t quite so straightforward. Can cows eat apples? Do they enjoy them, and are apples good for them? We’ll go into all the details in this article! During fall, any homesteader with both apple trees …

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