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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.

Organic Matter 101: A Guide to Your Most Important Gardening Tool
Tasha Greer
date_range November 14, 2023
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Organic gardeners, here's your #1 tool for growing healthier, more prolific plants!

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The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
Tasha Greer
date_range November 13, 2023
view_list Chickens

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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Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra): The Essential Guide to Its Benefits and Uses
The Grow Network
date_range November 10, 2023
view_list Foraging

Learn all about elderberry in this comprehensive guide, including how to find and ID it, 9 ways to prepare it—and 11 benefits of using it.

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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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Improve Soil Fertility With Autumn’s Gift
Brian Moyers
date_range November 05, 2023
view_list Compost & Soil

Fall leaves are Mother Nature's way of improving soil fertility. Take advantage of this abundant gift using the tips in this article!

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How to Make a Poultice … Even for Hard-to-Treat Areas!
Scott Sexton
date_range November 02, 2023
view_list General Health and Nutrition

Curious how to make a poultice and use it effectively? Expand your herbal power with 18 tips for drawing on a poultice to draw out infection.

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