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Tips For The New Gardener

Dangerous Snakes Of The Backwoods

Creating Community Through Work Parties

Composting with worms

In the garden

Melon Pits, Sheet Composting, And Compost Tea

By David Goodman As an utter cheapskate, I’ve spent much of my life finding ways to re-use and stretch everything I own. This definitely extends...

Save Seeds, Save Money, Grow Better

Why Gardening Is Such Good Exercise, Especially For Women

Rethinking The Weeds

Rhubarb: The Pioneers’ Pie Plant

In the workshop

Making Rustic Doors For Pennies

Knife Sharpening: The Coarse Truth About A Fine Skill

Build A Rabbit Hutch And Tractor

Keeping Garden Tools Sharp

In the self-reliant home

Storing Food The Right Way

Practical Prepping

I decided for my own family that I wanted to take a more practical approach to preparing. I don’t call it prepping, I prefer to look at it as living a sustainable, yet useful life.

Keeping Clean

By Angeline Hawkes Bar soap. Baking Soda. Salt. Bleach. These four cleansers can be used to clean wounds, keep up with hygiene, wash dishes, implements,...