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How to Plant a Tree?

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Planting a tree is a remarkable, rewarding, and fairly simple act. Here’s a guide to help you be successful, so that your efforts (and trees) will have the best chance of bearing fruit. Steps to planting a tree: Dig a hole Prepare and amend the hole Backfill the hole (no kidding!) Plant your tree in […]

Reality Checks for Raising Animals

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You can raise your own eggs, milk, meat, and more, even in a moderately-sized backyard. Indeed, animals are an important part of land-based living and food security for many people. Along with edible gifts, animals provide other services, too. From manure fertilizer, to help with weed management, to the joy of relationships, small-scale livestock can […]

Favorite Zucchini Recipe – Crema de Calabacín

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Do you have more zucchinis than you know what to do with? Are you looking for a new recipe that makes even slightly overgrown zucchinis shine? This simple and satisfying soup of Spanish origin will help you find gratitude for zucchini’s generosity. When you whip up and enjoy your first batch, the green fruits that […]

The Best Growing Medium for your Container Crop

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Homegrown fruits and vegetables taste great from garden to table. They let you tune up your green thumb and palate at the same time. Land-based living and working toward an environmentally sustainable world gives you more control of what you eat. Whether you garden in a full-sized plot or a set of containers, using the […]

How to Grow Great Lettuce

Homegrown lettuce is tasty and rewarding. In fact, when you grow your own, you’ll be amazed at how much lettuce you can harvest, even from a small area. Additionally, lettuce comes in many more shapes, colors, and flavors than you’ll find at the store; growing your own will open the door to a beautiful and […]