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Homesteading Guide

Increase your self-reliance by easily adopting homesteading principles and practises with tips on how to garden, canning, and urban homesteading.

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What is a Homestead? How to Get Started

To start homesteading, you don’t need a large plot of land, you simply need the desire for a more self-sufficient life.

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Basics of the Urban Homestead

Basic principles of gardening and food self-sufficiency for the beginner homesteader

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How to Garden on a Budget: 10 Simple Tips to Follow

Use these 10 steps to create a plan, set up a budget and learn how to garden, so you can enjoy your own home-grown food

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10 Homesteading Lessons That Help Kids (and Adults)

These essential homesteading lessons teach all of us the value of hard work and self-sufficiency — even better, you get to eat your achievements!

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Tips for Starting a Container Garden (With Infographic)

An edible container garden is a great option for someone with limited ground space and a great way to start an urban homesteading project

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Beginner’s Guide to Canning Jars (with 4 Starter Recipes)

Simple tips to start canning and preserving food for your own urban homestead

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