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Soil Preparation For Gardening

Soil Preparation For Gardening

The first step to a successful garden is to prepare the soil. A seasoned gardener shares his tips on evaluating, amending and preparing your soil for...

Tips for Funding Small Farms

Tips for Funding Small Farms

If your dream is to start a farm but you aren’t sure how to pay for it, you’re not alone — the start-up costs can be daunting. But the real farmers...

Hobby Farm Insurance Options

Hobby Farm Insurance Options

Just like homeowner’s insurance, farm insurance is critical to protecting what you have invested your time and money in. We speak with a farm...

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Buying Groceries in the Country

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Buying Groceries in the Country

If food prices, supply issues and distance to the market have you rethinking your grocery strategy, this article is for you! Discover everything you...

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

Have you ever wondered what you would need to have on hand in the event of an emergency or disaster? A preparedness expert weighs in on how you, too,...

7 CountryInspired Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

7 Country-Inspired Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Searching for the perfect Valentine's day gift for your beloved homesteader, gardener, hobby farmer, outdoor enthusiast or nature lover? Check out...

Digging Into Community Gardens: How they Work and How to Start One

Digging Into Community Gardens: How they Work and How to Start One

Are you interested in starting a community garden in your neighborhood this year? With a few tips and action items, you can do just that. Bringing...

Creating A PlasticFree Country Kitchen: 9 Lessons From YesterYear

Creating A Plastic-Free Country Kitchen: 9 Lessons From Yester-Year

No matter where you live in America, plastic pollution from single-use items has become a big, ugly, and pervasive problem. 

Planning Ahead for 2023: Tips for Homesteaders and Land Owners

Planning Ahead for 2023: Tips for Homesteaders and Land Owners

Get rural land and homestead management tips on planning ahead for 2023, including master plans for gardening, pruning, painting lawn care, hobbies,...

Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs: A StepByStep Guide

Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs: A Step-By-Step Guide

Winter sowing seeds is a fun and simple way to jumpstart your garden months ahead. Here we share the ins and outs of getting started and how to be...