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What to Plant With Tomatoes to Keep Bugs Away – 19 Fabulous Tomato Companion Plants!

Nothing beats a homegrown tomato, bursting with sweet, juicy flavors that help accentuate the beautiful summer! However, troublesome pests and bugs on your tomato plants can be a menace, ruining your efforts and reducing your crop to almost nothing. This dilemma leads us to question what to plant with tomatoes to keep bugs away naturally. …

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5 Scary Vegetables for Halloween You Can Grow at Home! [Growing Tips + Spooky Fall Decor]

Scary vegetables for Halloween! Most people want their vegetable gardens to feel bright, warm, and welcoming. To have that rustic and chic feeling that comes from a lifestyle in tune with nature. The same goes for our dinner tables, right? However, do you agree there is a time of the year when things turn eerie? …

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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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Best Vegetables to Grow In Nova Scotia [and Planting Schedule!]

From asparagus to zucchini, Nova Scotia’s climate supports the growth of a wide variety of vegetables. With careful timing and the ideal cultivars, any gardener can produce a bounty to be proud of and share! There are a few nuances about gardening in the Maritimes, though. So – which are the best vegetables to grow in …

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Best Vegetables to Grow In British Columbia and Cold Climates

Welcome to British Columbia, home of the mildest climate in Canada. If you’re new to the province, you might be wondering what that means for you as a gardener. Spoiler: It’s good! With a little careful timing, most vegetables will thrive in British Columbia. British Columbia’s Climate  I know you’re excited! But, before planting anything, …

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What Can I Plant In December? [Vegetable Gardening Guide]

Is cabin fever wearing you down? Ready to play in the garden despite it being the coldest stretch of the year? Break out your thickest gardening gloves and a coat because there are a few plants you can start, even in December.  Before beginning, be sure to check out the USDA Plant Zone Hardiness Map …

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7 Best Fermented Tomatoes Recipes! Homemade DIY

Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you consume fermented foods because it will receive an abundance of healthy probiotics, which are live microorganisms that call your digestive tract home. The same principle applies to tomatoes. If they are …

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5 Gallon Bucket Garden DIY [+ 30 Most Productive Vegetables to Grow In Buckets!]

The 5 gallon bucket garden offers a uniquely flexible and transportable take on gardening. You don’t actually have to use a 5 gallon bucket – any bucket will do! Bucket gardening is an affordable, easy way for people in any living situation to incorporate some homegrown veggies into their lifestyle. Let’s explore some of the …

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How to Treat Udderly Painful Mastitis in Goats Naturally (Natural Treatment Guide)

The arrival of a new baby goat is always a joyous occasion, but that joy can quickly turn to despair if your doe starts showing signs of mastitis. Today, we’re looking at mastitis in goats and natural treatment.  A hungry baby goat is one of the noisiest creatures on our homestead and probably on yours …

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