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10 Amazing Perennials You Can Eat
We love growing annuals as edible crop in our garden. Things like tomatoes, lettuce and beans are fresh and easy to plant every year. One of the best ways to make your garden even more productive is by planting perennials. Unlike annuals, which need to be replanted each year, perennials come back season after season,…
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Why you Should Grow Borage in your Garden
Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as starflower, is a versatile herb that’s easy to grow and offers a range of benefits, from enhancing your garden to supporting your health. This hardy plant is rich in nutrients and offers culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. Here’s why you should consider adding borage to your garden. You can…
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5 Things to Know Before you get Chickens
Chickens are an amazing addition to a homestead and often one of the first animals people get. In general they are easy to care for and provide delicious eggs for your kitchen. Just like any animal, they do require some specific things to stay safe and healthy. Below I go into 5 things to know…
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Work with Me at the Backyard Farming Connection
Do you have something to offer the Homesteading Community? Are you a Homesteading Brand who wants content for your own marketing? Are you a brand who wants to directly reach our homesteading community? We would love to work with you. The Backyard Farming Connection was started back in 2010 as a meeting place to share…
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7 Best Animals for Your Homestead
When you are starting to plan your homestead, one of the first questions will be what animals to include. Of course it’s possible to homestead without animals, but animals can form an important role as a source of food, pest control, fertilizer and so much more. Chickens are often the easiest or first animal to…
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11 Homestead Layout Ideas for your Backyard Farm
Looking for inspiration to get started or set up your own homestead? Whether you are planning a sprawling homestead in the country or a small suburban homestead on just 1/4 acre, we’ve got 15 homestead layout ideas to get you started. We’ll also share what to consider when laying out and designing your homestead. We’ve…
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Weed Management Mini-Course and Book
Tired of battling weeds in your garden? Ready to take control and reclaim your space for more productive gardening? Our Weed Management Mini Course is here to help you create an effective plan to handle weeds once and for all! What You’ll Get: What You’ll Learn:- Identify Weeds Like a Pro: Quickly and confidently recognize…
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13 Free Garden Design Plans
Transforming your outdoor space into a vibrant garden doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, having a well-thought-out garden design can significantly enhance the beauty and functionality of your yard. In this article, we’ll explore 13 free garden design plans that cater to a variety of styles,…
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10 Beneficial Weeds in your Garden
Weeds usually get a bad reputation in the garden, but did you know that weeds can actually help in the garden. Some weeds can be utilized to help shade the soil, maintain moisture, fix nitrogen and other nutrients or even serve as a food source. Below you can see 10 beneficial weeds to consider in…
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10 Edible Weeds you can Actually Eat
Most people approach weeds in their garden with frustration and a hoe, but did you know you can actually eat many common weeds in your garden? Next time you are heading to your garden for some weeding, pause and see if you have any weeds from the list below. If you do, consider harvesting your…
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