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When it comes to living self-sustainably, there are so many different factors that are necessary to ensure your success. We understand that managing all the aspects of homesteading can be very overwhelming. To make it easier to start, and continue, your journey, we’ve broken down the elements of sustainable living into bite-sized chunks on our homesteading blog. 

Explore articles that delve into methods for growing your own food, making your own remedies, caring for your soil, composting everything (even the stuff you’re “not supposed to compost”), and so much more. Browse our entire collection of sustainable living blogs to discover some of the most comprehensive resources for building your eco-friendly way of life.

The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
Tasha Greer
date_range November 13, 2023
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The best chicken breeds for cold climates have the right weight, feathering, and comb size. Here are 13 cold-hardy breeds to consider.

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An Ode to Wild Persimmons (Plus, A Mother’s Recipe for Persimmon Bread)
The Grow Network
date_range November 09, 2023
view_list Foraging

When fully ripe and properly processed, wild persimmons—a.k.a. American persimmons—are sweet and mild. Here's how to find and use them.

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5 Powerful Reasons to Combine Rose Hips and Marshmallow Root
Scott Sexton
date_range November 06, 2023
view_list General Health and Nutrition

When combined, rose hips and marshmallow root are a powerful pair, offering benefits for immunity, digestion, respiration, and more!

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DIY Fire Cider Recipe—Simple & Powerful
Brent DuBois
date_range October 28, 2023
view_list Health & Nutrition

In just two weeks after mixing it, you can start putting this illness-fighting, immune-boosting fire cider tonic to work for you.

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How To Build a Chicken Coop: 11 Steps From Design to Maintenance
Chris Lesley
date_range October 26, 2023
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Here’s how to plan and build a chicken coop that’s perfect for your brand-new flock! We’ll also cover the basic requirements for a safe coop, di

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How to Brood Chicks: 3 Methods for Brooding Chicks with Temperature Requirements
Anthony Tamayo
date_range October 24, 2023
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Brooding chicks is an exciting and rewarding experience for backyard chicken enthusiasts, but ensuring their safety and

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Top 15 Basic Supplies You Need to Brood Chicks the Right Way
Ruth Ann Reyes
date_range October 21, 2023
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Brooding chicks for the first time can be a bit overwhelming—but having the right tools on hand can make a world of difference. Here are our 15 favo

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