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02/04/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
15 Ways to use spent coffee grounds on your homestead
Most people discard the grounds left after brewing coffee. But spent coffee grounds still have plenty of practical uses in your home and in the garden. They can even help spruce up your daily skincare routine. Here are 15 clever ways to use spent coffee grounds: (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) Compost – Composting coffee grounds adds nitrogen […]
01/28/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepper projects: 4 Ways to upcycle Mason jars
The mason jar is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve foods. It has a two-part top: a lid with a rubber ring on the underside, which creates a vacuum seal for safe canning, and an outer band with screw threads. The lid can only be used to seal once, but the […]
01/27/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Survival essentials: 20 Items to take with you when you go off grid
Going off the grid means committing to living more sustainably and reducing the resources you consume. Most people who go off-grid also do so to be less dependent on utilities, which can be affected by natural disasters. When you live off-grid, you also get to be more in touch with your environment and learn valuable […]
11/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
10 Homesteading tips and tricks for the all-around homesteader
Homesteading is a great way to live a more sustainable lifestyle. But the idea of running a homestead may feel overwhelming if you’re new to homesteading. There’s simply so much to consider and so much to do that beginners run the risk of making mistakes that can make homesteading unnecessarily harder than it should be. On that note, […]
10/25/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
How to save tomato seeds to grow next year
Saving seeds from fresh fruits or vegetables is a great way to save money on seeds for the next growing season. Seed saving is especially beneficial for people who grow their own food. It involves choosing the best plants from which to save seeds, harvesting those seeds at the right time, then storing them properly over […]
10/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Weed-free, worry-free: 5 Ways to get rid of weeds in your home garden
Weeds are a pain for gardeners. For starters, they compete with plants for water and nutrients and can overrun the garden if left unchecked. They can also cause plants to wither and even stunt their growth. Luckily, there are many ways to naturally get rid of weeds and keep them from coming back. Check your […]
09/07/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepping with pets: 27 Plants that are poisonous to dogs
Dogs are notorious for getting their snouts and mouths into things they shouldn’t. Aside from their food, they’ll happily snuffle or scarf up anything they come across, from trash on the sidewalk to flowers in your garden. While some of the things your dog may come across are simply gross, others can be dangerous. The American Society for […]
08/26/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Survival medicine: How to grow and use sunflowers as food and medicine
The sunflower is a tall, annual plant known for its large brown flower head and small golden petals. Sunflowers are often cultivated for their edible seeds, which can be eaten on their own or processed to make oil for cooking and skincare. The petals, leaves and stems of the sunflower plant are also edible and […]
08/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Tips for successful raised bed gardening
Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow your own vegetables if the soil is of poor quality. It allows you to grow more food in less space, tailor the soil precisely to your needs and control weed growth. It also allows you to reach plants without having to stoop down and eliminates the need to till […]
08/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
6 Edible succulents to grow on your balcony
If you have access to a balcony, you can make productive use of the space by starting your own balcony garden. Given the limited space, you’ll need to use plenty of pots and containers. Depending on the size of the balcony, you can also add trellises to some of the containers to allow plants to grow vertically. […]
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