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Some studies show that single-use plastic bags are more environmentally-frie­ndly than reusable bags when considering the impact of production, use and disposal. Critics of the studies say that such life cycle analyses fail to take into…
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Composite image by Sam Schipani Mothers do so much for their children — from making sure they eat well to keeping them safe. Mother's Day is a time to honor and celebrate all that they do. For homesteading mothers, though, cut…
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Photo by Gabor Degre The first Saturday in May is set aside for gardening and convening with nature … in a most natural way. Why, you ask? Because it’s World Naked Gardening Day, that unofficial holiday when people are encouraged to…
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Image courtesy of ABC ABC’s new comedy "Bless This Mess" premiered to mixed reviews Tuesday night with critics taking the show to task for everything from its failure to address the current political climate to trying too hard to get…
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Snapdragons are popular flowers for gardeners and florists alike and was selected by the National Garden Bureau as one of the plants it's highlighting in 2019. | Photo by Carolyn Snell) The National Garden Bureau has named 2019 “The…
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Composite image by Sarah Walker Caron Author of the new book “Beehive Alchemy,” beekeeper Petra Ahnert of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has made it her mission over the past decade to develop a wide variety of products out of what she harvests…
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Love the idea of living tiny? We hear you. But tiny house thefts are something law enforcement is now dealing with. Here's what you should know. People in the Manatee County region of Florida are asked to be on the lookout for…
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Photo by Gabor Degre If you’ve ever dreamed of homesteading but don’t know how to get started, farm apprenticeships are a great way to learn skills, meet experienced farmers and try your hand at the homesteading life. Here are 6 farm…
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Author and blogger Christine Liu has made a personal and professional commitment to maintaining a more environmentally-friendly household. In book Sustainable Home, she shares tips, tricks and how-tos for leading a low-impact life. You…
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There's a problem growing in landfills and waterways, and it's coming from an unexpected place: your closet. The shift toward mass manufacturing of cheap clothing is resulting in pollution, more waste and other negative environmental…
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Author Mike Warren takes everyday things — from Barbies to PVC pipes — and transforms them with his creative (and often useful) crafts. You might remember him from our recently featured excerpt from his book, Dude Crafts, that showed how…
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It's a new year and that means ... it's almost time to start thinking about filing taxes. Good organization and records are key surviving tax time for farmers and homesteaders. Photo by Gabor Degre Living off the land on a homestead…
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