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How To Build An Ice Shanty

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January 21, 2021 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Ice Shanty on Medicine Lake Ice | How To Build An Ice Shanty | Featured

Learning how to build an ice shanty will make your ice fishing experiences warmer by blocking out the wind while keeping your legs off the ice. Learn with us how to build these affordable yet functional wooden shelters. RELATED: How To Build a Rabbit Hutch For Your Homestead How to Build a Functional Ice Shanty in Four Simple Steps Materials You'll Need 25 …Continue Reading

Water Bath Canning | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

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October 21, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Canned goods on wooden storage shelves in pantry | Water Bath Canning | Easy Step by Step Guide | Featured

Water bath canning is a skill every homesteader like us should have up our sleeves if we're looking for ways to enjoy a year-round supply of juicy homemade jams. Learn with us in this easy-to-follow guide. RELATED: Canning vs. Freezing: What’s The Better Preservation Method Water Bath Canning Process to Store Your Acidic Produce Long After Harvest Things You'll Need …Continue Reading

How To Grow Your Own Mushroom Spawn

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September 4, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

organic maitake mushrooms | How To Grow Your Own Mushroom Spawn | Featured

Thinking of growing a mushroom spawn in your homestead? You can follow these easy steps to help you get started. RELATED: How To Inoculate Mushroom Logs For A Fresh Harvest For Fall How to Make Mushroom Spawn at Home What You’ll Need Oyster mushroom stems Cardboard Medium-sized airtight container Boiled water Step 1: Shred Some Cardboard and Dampen …Continue Reading

How To Inoculate Mushroom Logs For A Fresh Harvest For Fall

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August 21, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

wild mushrooms on rotten tree trunk | How To Inoculate Mushroom Logs For A Fresh Harvest For Fall | Featured

Planning to inoculate mushroom logs? You’ve come to the right place. We listed the basic steps to help you get started. RELATED: Easy Guide To Growing Mushrooms At Home Easy Steps to Inoculate Mushroom Logs For Your Homestead What You’ll Need Log Basin Drill Hammer Washcloth 5/16 inch drill bit Mushroom spawn dowels Paintbrush Plastic tags …Continue Reading

Season Extenders: 5 Smart Gardening Tips To Maximize Harvest

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February 5, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Senior adult couple picking vegetable from backyard garden | Season Extenders: Smart Gardening Tips To Maximize Harvest | season extenders for vegetables | Featured

Looking for smart gardening tips on how to protect your crops from harsh weather conditions? Here are the secrets on how to use season extenders properly, so you can maximize your harvest. RELATED: Soil Prep for Backyard Gardening [Chapter 4] Homestead Handbook 5 Effective Gardening Tips to Make the Most of Your Harvest 1. Greenhouses | Greenhouses, also known as …Continue Reading

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