Hunting Chanterelles
The end of the garden season signals the beginning of the mushroom season, which certainly takes the edge off of […]
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foraging, frugal, mushrooms
Cat-Proof Raised Beds
Vegetable seeds have been getting gently tucked into the garden beds for several weeks now, but neighborhood cats have been a
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frugal, garden, raised beds, row covers
Early Spring Indoor Seeds
Early spring has officially arrived and it’s time to start planting the garden. Seeds should be started indoor pronto, so
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frugal, garden, seeds, vegetables
Fall is Planting Time
Fall is the best time of year for planting trees, shrubs and many perennials – including all those fabulous bulbs
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frugal, garden, plants, propagation, tips, trees
Front Yard – 2014 Update
We’ve lived in our little house for about eight years, but the front yard was the last garden I really
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design, frugal, plants, propagation
Winter Compost Maintenance
There is one garden chore that doesn’t take a break in the wintertime: making compost. It’s a good excuse to
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compost, frugal, garden, soil health
Fall Plantings
Fall is a great time of year to plant new trees and perennial shrubs for two big reasons: it gives
Protected Raised Beds
Vegetables and herbs grow all around the homestead, but a big portion of the harvest is grown in our four
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frugal, garden, row covers
Front Yard Design
It’s time to divide and conquer. Flowering bulbs and perennial shrubs are going to sleep for winter – the perfect
Homestead Baby Care
Adding a baby to the homestead has presented new challenges in our quest to live simply. When it comes to
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craft, frugal, green living, kids