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Gardening

Parsnip harvest

The Parsnip Squid and The Rock That Moves

Cooking with Herbs - Learn which herbs are best fresh, which herbs are best cooked, and the best herb pairings with different vegetables and fruit.

Cooking with Herbs – How to Use Herbs in the Kitchen

What is terroir?

What is terroir? (And Why You Want to Know)

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Homesteading

Sole Proprietorship vs LLC - You can protect your farm or small business, as well as your private assets, with just a little extra time and effort.

Sole Proprietorship vs LLC – Are all Your Eggs in One Basket?

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Rainwater Collection Guide – Common Questions Answered

rain barrels

Rain Barrels – DIY, Cheap, Decorative Options (+ Care Tips)

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Preparedness

Prepping Food Storage – Top 10 Foods to Stockpile

Prepping Food Storage – Top 10 Foods to Stockpile

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During the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series (Part 2 of 3)

Preparedness Storage - ideas for where to stash your preparedness storage (and general food storage), and tips for keeping it usable.

Preparedness Storage – Finding Room and Keeping it Safe and Sound

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Using Wild Plants for Food and Medicine

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Common Blue Violet – Soothing Medicine, Inside and Out

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Pineapple Weed – Weekly Weeder #29

canada-mayflower

Canada Mayflower – Maianthemum canadense – Weekly Weeder #46

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Home Remedies

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease – Symptoms, Prevention and Home Treatment

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The Best Home Remedies for Stomach Flu Treatment

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9 Home Remedies for Dry Skin – Soothe Dry and Flaking Skin Naturally

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Recipes

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Broccoli, Bacon and Cheese Salad Recipe – Ready in Minutes

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Cranberry Walnut Powerballs – No Bake Healthy Snacks

Maple macaroons are a light, crispy, easy to make cookie sweetened with real maple syrup. Gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.

Maple Macaroons – Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Delicious!

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