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  • Container Gardening Facts And Trends – Backyard Homesteader Series
    Gardening | The Backyard Homesteader Series

    Container Gardening Facts And Trends – Backyard Homesteader Series

    ByAlan October 23, 2019December 17, 2019

    If your garden spot has poor or rocky soil, consider growing in containers. Just about anything that is grown in a traditional garden can be grown as well, or even better in containers. And there are many container options to fit everyone’s style and budget. Container Gardening is a popular trend that provides unique and…

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  • Where To Place A Greenhouse In Your Yard – Think Portable!
    Greenhouse | Homesteading | Plant Propagation

    Where To Place A Greenhouse In Your Yard – Think Portable!

    ByAlan October 21, 2019December 17, 2019

    Using a greenhouse to extend your growing season is a smart idea. A greenhouse can be used in just about any Climate Zone in the US, and all over the world. But where is the best place to put it on your property? To get the optimum value from a greenhouse, it’s length should be…

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  • Propagating Blackberries From Cuttings – FREE PLANTS!
    Fruit Production

    Propagating Blackberries From Cuttings – FREE PLANTS!

    ByAlan October 19, 2019December 17, 2019

    Blackberries are one of the most nutritious fruits you can grow, and one of the tastiest. Using these simple techniques, you’ll be able to propagate your own plants from cuttings quickly and easily. FREE PLANTS! The propagation of blackberry plants can be done easily using cuttings from the parent plant. Using a rooting hormone and…

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  • The Best Time Of Year To Plant Fruit Trees
    Fruit Production | Homesteading

    The Best Time Of Year To Plant Fruit Trees

    ByAlan October 15, 2019December 17, 2019

    Being able to raise fruit on your own homestead is very rewarding, but to make sure your fruit trees get off to a good start, you’ll have to follow the rules Mother Nature has handed down. The Agriculture Zone where you are located directly affects the time of year that you will want to plant….

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  • Hair Sheep Breeds, Traits, And Why You Should Raise Them
    Raising Sheep

    Hair Sheep Breeds, Traits, And Why You Should Raise Them

    ByAlan October 12, 2019December 17, 2019

    Raising sheep is becoming a popular pastime for American Homesteaders and Ranchers. One of the reasons for this is the rise of Hair Sheep breeds. Many are abandoning the traditional woolly breeds in favor of hair sheep. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider Hair Sheep. Hair sheep do not grow wool,…

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  • The Backyard Homesteader- The Possibilities Are Endless
    Emergency Preparedness | Homesteading

    The Backyard Homesteader- The Possibilities Are Endless

    ByAlan October 12, 2019May 1, 2026

    Knowing that all or part of the food you place before your family came from your own hands is one of the most rewarding things you will ever experience. There is a satisfaction that comes from taking part in your own food production that is hard to explain, but very real. The Backyard Homesteader is…

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  • Top Gifts For The Homesteader And Outdoorsman
    Emergency Preparedness | Homesteading

    Top Gifts For The Homesteader And Outdoorsman

    ByAlan October 10, 2019May 1, 2026

    If you need gift ideas for someone in your life that loves the outdoors and spends a lot of time there, here are some items that they will truly love. Whether it’s Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or some other occasion, it’s always the right time to give a nice gift to someone you care for. I’ve…

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  • How To Start Homesteading (What You Really Need To Know)
    Homesteading

    How To Start Homesteading (What You Really Need To Know)

    ByAlan October 7, 2019December 17, 2019

    Homesteading is a mindset. It’s a lifestyle of self-sufficiency, frugality, prioritization, skill set development, and a positive attitude toward life and nature.  If you possess the willingness to develop those things, you’re ready to start. A homestead can be a small backyard or a large piece of property. Most homesteads will include a garden, fruit…

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  • The Best Blackberry Varieties (With The Dozen Most Popular)
    Homesteading

    The Best Blackberry Varieties (With The Dozen Most Popular)

    ByAlan October 6, 2019December 17, 2019

    With over 375 varieties of blackberries, finding the right one for your garden can be challenging. Here’s a list of some of our favorite varieties and their production potential. Like most fruits, blackberries vary in sweetness, size, and growth characteristics. Plants that do well in southern climates may not do well in a northern environment….

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  • How To Winterize Your Garden
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    How To Winterize Your Garden

    ByAlan October 3, 2019December 17, 2019

    Vegetable Gardening brings so many rewards that it is sad to see the growing season come to an end. However, before winter sets in, there are some important things to do that will ensure the garden gets off to a great start in the spring. Winterizing a garden need not be hard or stressful, but…

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  • What Predators Kill Chickens – And How To Stop Them
    Backyard Chickens

    What Predators Kill Chickens – And How To Stop Them

    ByAlan October 1, 2019December 17, 2019

    Owning a flock of chickens comes with the additional responsibility of keeping them safe. But determining what threatens them may be challenging. Let’s look at the various chicken predators, their habits, and determine a strategy to keep your chickens safe. Just about every carnivore and omnivore in the woods that surround your home is a…

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  • Tips And Benefits Of Raising Free-Range Chickens
    Backyard Chickens

    Tips And Benefits Of Raising Free-Range Chickens

    ByAlan September 30, 2019December 17, 2019

    Raising Free-Range chickens makes perfect sense for most farms, and increasingly, even for homeowners. Many cities have lifted the ban on backyard chickens making it a perfect setting for Free-Range chickens. A happy chicken brings great reward to its owner, and allowing them to “Free-Range” can truly make them happy. But there are both advantages…

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