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To be honest, I didn’t want to learn more about the recent recall on romaine lettuce because I knew once I did, I’d have to toss the five beautiful romaine hearts dwelling in my fridge. But it was the responsible thing to do. So on…
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Michigan has great climate and land for starting your farm or homestead.|Photo by Caitlin Stevens from Pixabay If you are looking to start a farm in the Great Lakes region of the country, Michigan is a good place to consider. It’s one…
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Harvested pumpkins on display in front of a barn in Vermont. | Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay  Think of Vermont and the first thing that may well come to mind is maple syrup. The Green Mountain State is the country’s number one…
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With a favorable climate and growing season, New York can be a good location for a farm or homestead. | Photo by David Mark from Pixabay For people looking to homestead or farm, there’s a lot to love about New York.…
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Country road in New Jersey. | Image by 1778011 from Pixabay Like any state, homesteading in New Jersey comes with its benefits and drawbacks. In many ways, the Garden State lives up to its name, with a fairly hospitable climate for…
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<img src="https://bdn-ss-hh.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/11/pennsylvania-108697_1280-1024x768.jpg" alt="Image by David Mark from Pixabay" class="wp-image-2650493"/>Image by David Mark from Pixabay Between the rich…
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<img src="https://bdn-ss-hh.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/11/prescott-259761_1280-1024x768.jpg" alt="A ranch in Arizona. Image by Katelina from Pixabay" class="wp-image-2650472"/>Image by Katelina from Pixabay …
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Image by desmarsol from Pixabay If you investigate how to start homesteading in Rhode Island, you may soon find that the densely-populated, tiniest state in the union has little arable land to spare. Though there are good soils and…
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Thanksgiving can be pricey, can’t it? But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to enjoy a budget-friendly Thanksgiving this year. BDN file photo When my parents and siblings gather with me around the table this Thanksgiving, there will…
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Between the constant churn of fast fashion and the resources expended to make new clothes, the environmental cost of fashion is staggering. Creating and processing fibers — especially fibers made from synthetic materials — often uses…
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There's an area in my house where everyone congregates. And that's become the heart of our home. What's yours? Photo by Sarah Walker Caron When we moved into our cozy 1887 farmhouse duplex, I bought three black stools for our kitchen…
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Photo by MaryRN via Morguefile When it comes to farming and homesteading, Connecticut is small but mighty. After you figure out the basics of how to start homesteading in Connecticut, you may find that the Nutmeg State is right for you.…
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