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Want Egg-Laying Chickens? Read This Before You Buy Chicks

Dreaming of spring and the chirps of baby chicks! Starting early means eggs by summer’s end. For first-time chicken keepers, let’s explore tips and advice for raising chicks. Ready for fluffy friends in your backyard? Dive in!

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5 Essential Tips for Homesteading Beginners

New to homesteading? Discover essential tips for beginners to kickstart your self-sufficient journey. From choosing the perfect homestead to starting a thriving garden and embracing sustainable practices, this guide offers valuable insights. Join us as we embark on a fulfilling homesteading adventure, one step at a time!

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Planning Your Garden: Types of Seeds and Where to Find Them

Once you have made a list of the plants you’d like to grow in your garden, it’s time to look into buying seeds. There are so many terms thrown around that it would be easy to get overwhelmed if you aren’t sure what they mean. Should you buy organic or conventional seeds? Should you buy …

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Planning Your Garden: Make a List of Plants to Grow

In the first of the “Planning Your Garden” series, I give four easy steps to making your list of plants to grow, how to know what grows best in your area, and whether you should start your plants from seed or from starts.