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Many people discover stinging nettles the hard way, but if you can avoid their sting, nettles are a nutritious, delicious food and natural medicine. Here's how to forage and use them.
Make herbal infused vinegars for the kitchen and even your beauty regimen! Free printable included l Use fresh or dried herbs and your favorite vinegar. Homesteadlady.com #herbs
Make herbal infused vinegars with dried or fresh herbs l Troubleshooting, tips, and a free printable l Use herbal vinegars for cleaning like citrus vinegar or for cooking, and even your beauty regimen! Homesteadlady.com #herbs

Herbs & Health

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Guide to viewing cherry blossoms in the United States. Details where to see cherry blossoms in the US, the best time to visit, the history of cherry blossoms in the US, tips for viewing these beautiful pink flowers, and more! Includes a list of cherry blossom festivals in the US including the National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC and more!
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is a Southern tradition. This Hoppin' John recipe is an easy, delicious way to enjoy their tasty, lucky goodness this new year—or any time of year.
Here are 10 green New Year's resolutions that, if even 10% of us did them, would make a huge difference—even a revolution—for our health and the health of this planet we call Home.

Family & Holidays

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Across the globe, diverse cultures have treasured coconut oil as a culinary and wellness cornerstone for generations. Join us in celebrating the timeless traditions of coconut oil on our homestead and learn the many ways to use coconut oil to help our bodies and our animals live healthy, happy lives. #CoconutOilUses #CoconutOilforDogs #HowtoUseCoconutOil #WaystoUseCoconutOil #CoconutOilPulling
Are sweet, cotton candy pink chicken eggs the color you want to add to your egg basket next? Wondering how breeders are getting such awesome pastel shades that seem impossible? If you’re on the hunt for these rare hatching eggs or the secret breeding recipe to create pink hued Easter Egger eggs, you have found it! Here is how to get pink colored chicken eggs:
Looking to start a backyard flock? Read on to learn about some of the best chicken breeds you can choose and how to decide between them!

Small Farm Livestock

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Food prices have skyrocketed! Take charge of your grocery bill by learning how to can dry beans at home! Beans are not only healthy for you, but are cheap to buy dry and can up yourself at home! It's easier than you think, let me teach you how! #drybeans #canning #canningdrybeans #howtocanbeans #canningbeans #homecanning #pressurecanning
Preserve Eggs - Easy and effective ways to store eggs without refrigeration l Learn which methods are the best for food storage, plus other tips!

Food Preservation & Storage

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Stinging nettles can be used as a nutrient-dense substitute in any dish calling for spinach or kale, but here's a great fresh nettle pesto recipe to enjoy them on their own.
Traditionally brined and marinated, this slow cooker pulled pork comes out tender, moist and delicious every time. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches and more!
This chestnut jam is incredible with toasted bread, aged cheeses, brie, or ricotta. Chestnut jam also makes a lovely filling for chocolate cakes, crepes, meringues, and cookies. Try the recipe today!

Healthy Recipes

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Learn why this happens and how to prevent it so you can have that huge gorgeous tomato harvest you always dreamed of!!! #gardeningtips #growingtomatoes #vegetablegardening
Learn why this happens and how to prevent it so you can have that huge gorgeous tomato harvest you always dreamed of!!! #gardeningtips #growingtomatoes #vegetablegardening
The name kohlrabi is from the German "kohl," meaning cabbage, and "rabi," meaning turnip. Kohlrabi tastes like milder, sweeter broccoli, and it's pretty easy to grow. Here's how to grow and prepare this crisp, delicious, odd-looking vegetable.

Growing Food

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Do you worry about someone seeing your dog out in the cold? Here you'll find the best livestock guardian dog Winter Care that's not abuse. #livestockguardiandogcare #Winterfarm #homesteadinwinter #winterhomestead Friends, Shelter Dogs, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dog, Livestock Guardian, Working Dogs, Livestock, Shepherd Dogs, Dog House
The Best Livestock Guardian Dog Winter Care that is Not Abuse
Do you worry about someone seeing your dog out in the cold? Here you'll find the best livestock guardian dog Winter Care that's not abuse. #livestockguardiandogcare #Winterfarm #homesteadinwinter #winterhomestead
A Day in the Life of a Backyard Farmer Pet Care, Raising, Back Garden Farming, Backyard Farmer, Chickens Backyard, Free Range Chickens, Chickens, Backyard Poultry
A Day in the Life of a Backyard Farmer
A Day in the Life of a Backyard Farmer
How to Figure Out Why Your Goat Is Sick | Steps for Diagnosing Goat Illness | Meat Goats | Meat Goat Health Ideas, Gardening, Feeding Goats, Goat Health, Goat Care, Domestic Goat, Keeping Goats, Dairy Goats, Goat Farming
How to Figure Out Why Your Goat Is Sick
How to Figure Out Why Your Goat Is Sick | Steps for Diagnosing Goat Illness | Meat Goats | Meat Goat Health
How to Successfully Treat Coccidiosis in Meat Goats Zombies, Art, Camping, Livestock Goats, Goat Herding
Successful Coccidiosis Treatment and Prevention in Meat Goat Herds
How to Successfully Treat Coccidiosis in Meat Goats
Delicious grilled ribeye is the perfect source of vitamins, minerals, and protein to help fuel you for any workout or daily routine. Part of a balanced diet. #beefrecipes #grillingrecipes Grilling Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Protein, Beef Recipes, Grilled Steak, Ribeye Steak, Grilled Ribeye, Grilled Ribeye Steak
Delicious Grilled Ribeye Steak Everyone will Drool Over
Delicious grilled ribeye is the perfect source of vitamins, minerals, and protein to help fuel you for any workout or daily routine. Part of a balanced diet. #beefrecipes #grillingrecipes
Learn how to move indoor plants outside for the summer. This article teaches the proper process for acclimating houseplants to the outside environment. If done improperly, just placing plants… Summer, Growing Indoors, Household Plants, Garden Help, House Plant Care, Gardening Tips, Outdoor Plants, Gardening For Beginners, Vegetable Garden For Beginners
How to Move Indoor Plants Outside for Summer
Learn how to move indoor plants outside for the summer. This article teaches the proper process for acclimating houseplants to the outside environment. If done improperly, just placing plants…
How To Test For Healthy Soil Growing Vegetables, Design, Organic Gardening, Compost, Container Gardening, Garden Soil, Soil Improvement
Soil Test for Healthy Soil and Maximum Yield Possibilities | Farm Fit Living
How To Test For Healthy Soil
How to find homestead property information like soil type, watershed, topography, solar path & water before and after you buy new land. Use The Scale of Permanence to determine which areas of the homestead to change and how to work with nature, instead of against her. A workbook is available to keep track of notes and goals.
Find Homestead Property Information
How to find homestead property information like soil type, watershed, topography, solar path & water before and after you buy new land. Use The Scale of Permanence to determine which areas of the homestead to change and how to work with nature, instead of against her. A workbook is available to keep track of notes and goals.
FAQs about finding homestead land for sale, needs vs. wants, websites, building a house, managing expectations & budget! Workbook available to help gather data. Use this article to help you brainstorm and keep track of information regarding land you’re looking at before you buy, and designing a homestead after you buy.
Questions to Ask About Homestead Land for Sale
FAQs about finding homestead land for sale, needs vs. wants, websites, building a house, managing expectations & budget! Workbook available to help gather data. Use this article to help you brainstorm and keep track of information regarding land you’re looking at before you buy, and designing a homestead after you buy.
Looking for the best homestead property for sale? We help you brainstorm ways to vet and consider the property before you buy! Get specific topics to research, a checklist of information to prepare for each homestead property for sale, troubleshooting advice and red flags to look for, as well as practical ideas for making plans. We've provided FAQs and a workbook to help you keep track of properties and data!
How to Vet Homestead Property for Sale
Looking for the best homestead property for sale? We help you brainstorm ways to vet and consider the property before you buy! Get specific topics to research, a checklist of information to prepare for each homestead property for sale, troubleshooting advice and red flags to look for, as well as practical ideas for making plans. We've provided FAQs and a workbook to help you keep track of properties and data!
Assemble a chicken first aid kit Life Hacks, Diy Chicken Coop, Portable Chicken Coop, Homestead Chickens, Chicken Coop, Chicken Diy, Chicken Farm, Raising Backyard Chickens
Chicken First Aid Kit
Assemble a chicken first aid kit
Learn why this happens and how to prevent it so you can have that huge gorgeous tomato harvest you always dreamed of!!! #gardeningtips #growingtomatoes #vegetablegardening Outdoor, Fruit, How To Can Tomatoes, Tomato Seedlings, Tomato Seeds, Heirloom Tomatoes Growing, Ripe Tomatoes
Don't let split & cracked tomatoes ruin your tomato harvest!!!
Learn why this happens and how to prevent it so you can have that huge gorgeous tomato harvest you always dreamed of!!! #gardeningtips #growingtomatoes #vegetablegardening
Are you looking for a delicious soup you can make in just a couple of hours? Check out this easy chicken & noodles recipe that is quick to make. #farmhousekitchen #warmsoups Chicken Recipes, Snacks, Chicken Soup Recipes Easy, Easy Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup Recipes, Chicken Noodle Recipes, Easy Chicken And Noodles, Chicken Noodle
Easy Chicken & Noodles Recipe that is Quick to Make
Are you looking for a delicious soup you can make in just a couple of hours? Check out this easy chicken & noodles recipe that is quick to make. #farmhousekitchen #warmsoups
Gardening for your pets & livestock Flora, Vegetable Garden, Inspiration, Grow Your Own Food, Backyard Chickens
Gardening for your pets & livestock
Gardening for your pets & livestock
Should you get ducks? Duck Pros & Cons Duck Coop, Duckling Care, Pet Ducks, Raising Ducks, Duck Pond, Duck Farming
Should you get ducks? Duck pros & cons
Should you get ducks? Duck Pros & Cons