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How to Make White Crusty Bread
This is a basic and very useful bread recipe that is a perfect beginner bread. Whether you are looking for a reliable bread to serve with soups or want something you can slice for toast or sandwiches, this white crusty bread recipe is a great place to start. I’ve been making this simple loaf for…
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Gretchen’s Reading and Listening List
Below you can see my top books and podcasts related to homesteading as well as books that have helped to form my homesteading mentality and systems. I’ve gained so much insight, knowledge and inspiration over the years from these books and podcasts. Enjoy! You can also find my own ebooks that are not included here.…
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My Favorite Homemade Banana Bread
Baking bread is one of my favorite ways to carry carry over the work of growing my own food into the kitchen. Banana bread is a staple in our house – mostly because we always seem to have a stash of over-ripe bananas ready to go in our kitchen. This simple and easy banana bread…
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How to Make your own Mini-Cold Frame
We are always looking for ways to extend our growing season. There are many ways do this including using row covers, moving potted plants indoors and planting cold tolerant crops. We’ve used cold frames many times over the years to grow our own crops into the fall and winter months and protect plants early in…
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How to Get Started Homesteading: A 12 month plan to Build your Homestead
Getting started building your homestead can often feel overwhelming. We’ve put together a ‘year in homesteading plan’ to help you get started homesteading. You will find general information about homestead planning and then a 12 month plan to build your homestead. This plan is best a applied with a little land, but can also be…
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7 Fruit Trees to Grow on Your Homestead
We’ve grown every type of fruit over the years on our homestead – and here are is our list of 7 fruit trees to grow on your homestead. Of course you may be limited on the type of fruit based on your climate, but hopefully this gets you thinking and planning! You may also like:…
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How to Select the Best Fruit Trees for your Backyard
Growing fruit is so rewarding and with a little bit of up front effort, you will have years of fruit harvest. When you are establishing your homestead, one of the first steps is to select the best fruit trees for your backyard. This isn’t like growing annual crops that can be changed easily over time.…
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10 Creative Gardening Hacks for Backyard Farmers
There are often simple and natural techniques to use in the garden to overcome common gardening problems. Not every problem needs to be solves with expensive tools or toxic sprays. Below we’ve collect 10 creative gardening hacks to try on your homestead and in your garden. Looking for help in the garden? You might like:…
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Mini-Course and Ebook: Making Sourdough Starter
Do you want to learn how to make your own sourdough starter from scratch? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process, we’re here to make it simple. GOOD NEWS! This guide is perfect for you, with everything you need to know about creating a successful sourdough starter. In this guide, I’ll walk you through: Get…
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10 Ways to Homestead When You’re Broke
For many, the dream of homesteading is a vision of a self-sufficient lifestyle: growing your own food, raising animals, and living closer to nature. However, there’s a common belief that this dream requires a significant investment of money — from purchasing land to buying expensive equipment and supplies. There is some truth to this, but…
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