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DIY Dried Orange Garland – Unique Holiday Decoration
This beautiful and simple DIY dried orange garland is the perfect accent for any home or business during the holidays. I stumbled upon these gorgeous
Can You Freeze Eggs? The Answer is Yes!
Can You Freeze Eggs? The Answer is Yes! Chicken owners are all aware of the concept of chicken math. For those unfamiliar, this is a
Hemp Will Save the World: Here’s Why
Hemp has been touted recently for it’s useful properties and there’s good reason for it! It actually solves a lot of worldwide problems from deforestation
The Homestead Guru Visits Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm and Picks Fresh Berries
Join Catherine and the kids as the go pickin’ at the farm!
Next Generation ‘Farm from a Box’ : Solar Powered Farm for Living Off Grid
The Next Generation “Farm from a Box”, brings individuals or communities a modified shipping container that allows them to prosper by creating their own sustainable
How to Brew Your Own “Elixir of Immortality”
If you frequent any Health Food store or the health food section of most groceries, you have probably heard of this kombucha elixir the Chinese
Ultimate Recycling: 8 Fruits And Veggies You Can Regrow From Scraps
Buying and eating organic can get quite pricey these days, but what if you could turn your left overs into fresh new produce? The practice
Never Wash Your Face with Soap Again
Confession: I haven’t used soap on my face in years. Instead, I use the oil cleansing method. It’s the most natural and easiest way to have
Authentic Mexican Birria: Enjoy this Scrumptious Dinner with Your Loved Ones
The decision to move to Mexico was easy because I thought I loved Mexican food. Turns out, I do, but what I thought was Mexican
We Accept Cryptocurrency: Updates from the Homestead Guru
After many requests and some time to make it happen, The Homestead Guru is finally accepting cryptocurrency! There’s a gap between the crypto and homesteading
Plant Your Entire Garden in Minutes With The Paper Pot Transplanter!
Introducing the Paper Pot Transplanter Tending a garden takes time, especially if you’re trying to turn a profit. Urban farmer Curtis Stone has market gardening
What is a Flower Essence? Feature on Turks Cap
Catherine and her friend Juliet talk about flower essences at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas. Turks Cap is a native Texas flower, named ofter is