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Author: Laurie Neverman

Laurie Neverman has a BS in Math/Physics and an MS in Mechanical Engineering. She is a wife and mother with a passion for natural healing, homesteading and gardening. She and her husband, August, homeschool their two boys. They live in rural northeast Wisconsin in a Wisconsin Green Built and Energy Star certified home.
The Lean Farm guide to Growing Fruits and Vegetables

The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables – Book Review

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During the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Plus More Cherry Tomato Ideas

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11 Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief

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2 Homemade Ketchup Recipes – One for Canning, One Probiotic

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Rhubarb cherry wine is an easy country wine that combines two abundant local fruits - rhubarb and tart cherries - into a bright and fruity homemade wine.

Rhubarb Cherry Wine – A Fun Twist on Rhubarb Wine

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Strawberry Jam – 5 Easy Recipes for America’s Most Popular Jam

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How to Store Strawberries 12 Ways

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Online Botany & Wildcrafting Course at The Herbal Academy

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Growing Peas – From Planting to Harvest, What You Need to Know

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Wild Yeast Brewing – Books About Wild Beer, Wine, Mead and More

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Growing Carrots – From Planting to Harvest

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble - Enjoy this seasonal combination of fruits fresh or frozen. Goes together in minutes, gluten free, sweetened with honey.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble – Gluten Free, Quick and Easy

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Rhubarbade and Strawberry-Rhubarbade – Easy Rhubarb Drink Recipes

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Mom’s Best Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe – Easy, From Scratch

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How to Grow Garlic in the Garden – From Planting to Harvest

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Duckies We Love – Our Crew at Ice Station Duck Patrol

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Protecting Plants from Frost – 12 Ways to Beat the Cold Weather

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Home Food Drying – 6 Things You Need to Know

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How to Can Food at Home – Quick Guide to Safe Home Canning

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Fresh Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Recipe – Make Mozzarella Balls!

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Polish Doughnuts – My Grandmother’s Recipe for Homemade Doughnuts

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Easy Cheese Quiche Recipe with Vegetables

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Red, White and Blue Cake with Berries and Cream Filling

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How do We Save Our Farmers?

How Do We Save the Farmers – A Reader Discussion

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Organic Fertilizer - Garden fertilizers that work with natural soil organisms to improve soil health and provide superior plant nutrition.

Organic Fertilizer – Feed Your Plants, Soil and Microbes

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Coconut Oil Fudge – Easy, Delicious, No Cooking Required!

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INFOGRAPHIC - Future Food - Not One Solution, But Many, for How to Feed the World

Future Food – How to Feed the World

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The Forest Garden Greenhouse book

The Forest Garden Greenhouse – Book Review

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ICF Construction – What You Need to Know About an ICF Home

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Grandma’s Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Best Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu - Round up of home treatments to help prevent cold and flu, get relief from common cold and flu symptoms and recovery faster when you get sick.

Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu

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In this post, we'll talk about some of the most effective supplements to prevent and treat cold and flu - vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc.

The Best Supplements to Prevent and Treat Cold and Flu

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Cat Scratch Fever – Treatment and Prevention

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Homemade Pie Crust

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Best Eggnog Recipes – (Includes Allergy Friendly Options)

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Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe, Plus Sourdough Starter Tips

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While geared toward the market gardener, The Lean Farm will help homesteads and farms of any size to reduce wasted time and materials and increase income.

The Lean Farm – Making More Income with Less Work

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How to Make Money Homesteading So You Can Enjoy a Secure, Self-Sufficient Life - Many ideas for income streams, reducing expenses and creating your dreams

How to Make Money Homesteading (Instead of Emptying Your Wallet)

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The Encyclopedia of Country Living Review - Homesteading DIY, How-to's, recipes, tips, stories - everything you need to get started being more self-reliant.

The Encyclopedia of Country Living – Book Review

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The Resilient Gardener is a solid guide for growing Potatoes, Corn, Beans, Squash, & Eggs in the Pacific Northwest, with detailed seed saving instructions.

The Resilient Gardener – Book Review

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With real maple syrup, butter, sea salt and a touch of cinnamon, these maple candied walnuts make a special treat for any occasion.

Easy Maple Candied Walnuts – For Snacking or Gifts

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