Calculator Use this seed starting calculator to determine the best time to start your crops based on your final frost date. To find your last frost date, visit the Almanac and calculate your frost date based on your location. Want to learn more about seed starting? Get instant access to our course on seed starting […]
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Use this calculator to figure out how much space you need for your chickens. This gives you the minimum space you need to house your backyard hens. Coop Size: 4 sq ft per chicken inside the coop. Run Size: 10 sq ft per chicken if they aren’t free-ranging. How to Apply the Chicken Coop and
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Find Out How Much Water You Can Collect From Your Roof! Use our Rainwater Harvesting Calculator to estimate how much water you can collect annually for your garden, livestock, or other backyard farming needs. Simply enter your roof size and average rainfall to get started! Once you know how much water you can collect, you
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Did you know that overwatering is one of the most common reasons plants fail to thrive? Many gardeners assume more water is better, but in reality, this can drown roots and stunt growth. Or perhaps you’ve been relying on chemical fertilizers, believing they’re the secret to a lush garden, when they might actually be harming
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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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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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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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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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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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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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