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Canning Equipment List
This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a very small commission for referring you, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra. Full disclosure is here. Over the last …
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The Weekly Digs #47 (5 Lessons Learned from our Homestead 2019)
There is no shortage of lessons to be learned each year as we embrace homesteading. Most of my lessons come from the garden since it plays such a pivotal role …
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The Weekly Digs #46 (2019 Garden Review)
As I look back on each gardening year, weather can play a big role in how plants do overall. Weather Notes:This year in Arkansas it was a very wet and cool …
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How to Harvest, Cure, and Store Onions
Onions are wonderful because they give an easy sign that they are ready for harvest. The tops will start to yellow and flop over. Not just a little bit but …
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The Weekly Digs #45 (Year End Totals)
Now that we are in December and the garden and preserving is pretty quiet, it’s perfect timing to reflect on the 2019 garden season. This week, I’m focusing on our …
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How to Grow Onions from Seeds
Growing onions from seed can seem a bit daunting. Not to worry! I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know so you can grow the best onions …
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The Weekly Digs #44
It was a good week for gardening, on Wednesday it even got above 60ºF here! I savored the warm temperatures and sun. One of the days, the kids and I …
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6 Tips to Create an Animal Proof Garden Fence
While making your fence tall enough may seem an obvious tip, the exact height you need to keep certain critters out varies. The main reason you need a tall garden …
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The Weekly Digs #43
We spent the week preparing for Thanksgiving at our house. It was low key with some friends of ours that we consider to be family. We hurriedly checked off a …
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The Weekly Digs #42
We’ve had so many miracles happen over the last few months. But first, I need to give some background. Last year, we started the ball rolling with hunting for a …
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Gifts for Homesteaders | 2019
A gift guide for homesteaders and homesteading families. A quality water bath canner. I’ve replaced my cheap granite ware canner one too many times. I wish I had bought this …
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Gifts for Gardeners | 2019
A gardeners gift guide with useful gifts that the gardener in your life will love.