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Soil Improvement

How To Make Compost

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January 23, 2025 By Natalie 8 Comments

composting

We probably don't need to tell you the benefits of compost for your soil. With a few easy steps you can grow bigger healthier plants and save your scraps from being turned into garbage. Plus, composting gives you the opportunity to see exactly what is going into your fertilizer. So enrich your soil, plants, and life with some homemade compost. Find out how to make …Continue Reading

Soil Prep for Backyard Gardening [Chapter 4] Homestead Handbook

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November 19, 2024 By Homesteading Leave a Comment

Backyard Gardening Ideas

Learn how to prep your soil for your optimal backyard gardening experience.  Starting with the right soil is key for good healthy green vegetables, keep reading for all the details. This is Chapter 4 of 11 for the homesteader that wants to start growing all their vegetables themselves. …Continue Reading

Rotation Crop Farming – The Right Way to Produce Produce

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November 2, 2024 By Will Brendza Leave a Comment

Countryside Harvest agriculture | Rotation Crop Farming - The Right Way to Produce Produce

The satisfaction of eating food you grew on your own, in your own garden, is indescribable. There’s something basic and rewarding about producing your own produce - you know exactly where it came from, how it was grown, and what fertilizers and which pesticides were used. Plus they taste pretty damn good too. One way to make them taste even better? Rotation crop …Continue Reading

Repotting Plants Without Killing Them

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October 5, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 2 Comments

Repotting plant concept flat lay | Repotting Plants Without Killing Them | Featured

Repotting plants can seem like an intimidating or messy task, but with the right information, and a little practice, it is a rather fun activity for you and your plants. In this article: What Does Repotting Plants Mean? Why Is It Important to Repot Plants? What Are the Signs That Plants Need Repotting? When Is the Best Time to Repot Plants? How Often Should …Continue Reading

What Do Worms Eat? | Worm Farming 101

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September 13, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 4 Comments

Vermicomposting or Homemade Worm Composting | What Do Worms Eat? | Worm Farming 101 | featured

"What do worms eat?" is the first question on every beginner worm farmer's mind. If you are looking to add worm farms in your homestead then here is everything you need to know about what worms eat. RELATED: Worm Farm Kit: Essential Supplies Every Beginner Should Have In this article: What to Feed Worms What Not to Feed Worms When to Feed Worms How to Feed …Continue Reading

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