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🌿 Homesteading, gardening, and off-grid living. Because the best life happens outdoors! We’re a group of homesteaders and farmers sharing real-world tips on gardening, food, chickens, cows, and self-sufficiency. Join us! 🐓

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Ready to unleash nature's magic? 🌿🌼 Discover the art of chaos gardening! 🌸 This stress-free method lets you repurpose old seeds & seedlings, embracing ecological harmony & witnessing nature's whimsy firsthand. Let chaos be your gardening ally! 🌻💚

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How To Grow A Backyard Chaos Garden - The Easy, Stress-Free Gardening Method!
Welcome to our introduction to chaos gardening! Why should you study chaos gardening with us? Because it promises more than just vibrant blooms and tangled foliage. Chaos gardening is the easiest way ...
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Have you ever seen a hedge apple? 🧠🟢 These bizarre brain-textured fruits come from the Osage orange tree. Pioneers used them to build living fences. You can't eat them, but you CAN use them for about seventeen other things! (Especially firewood.) #hedgeapples #osageorange #homesteading #gardening
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Who said roses are just for summer? 🌹 These 15 gorgeous cultivars will keep blooming into fall and autumn. Because apparently some flowers didn't get the memo about seasonal depression. 😅🍂 #Homesteading #Gardening #Roses #Autumn

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15 Gorgeous Rose Cultivars That Bloom Well Into The Fall And Autumn!
You know that moment when summer's almost over, but you're not ready to say goodbye to your garden? That's when fall-blooming roses shine most. Forget the idea that roses are just for early summer! Wh...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🌱 How To Grow Delicious Figs

Fig trees grown from cuttings can fruit in just 1–2 seasons, while seed-grown trees take up to 6 years and may not taste like the parent. This guide shows how to shortcut your way to sweet success!

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How To Grow Epic Fig Trees From Seeds Or Cuttings - The Ultimate Guide!
Ever wondered how to grow fig trees from seed, or if growing them from cuttings is way easier? Either way, you're in for a treat! Figs are the perfect homesteader's fruit. They're ancient, resilient, ...
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September 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🍁🌿 Autumn is secretly one of the best times to plant shrubs! Cool air + warm soil = happy roots before winter. From fiery foliage 🍂 to tasty berries 🫐 & buzzing pollinators 🐝, these 21 shrubs bring year-round beauty to your garden. 🌸🌳 #Homesteading #Gardening

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21 Epic Shrubs To Plant In Fall For Gorgeous Garden Color And Variety!
Autumn is secretly the best time to plant shrubs! Cool air, warm soil, and autumn rains create the perfect conditions for healthy root development before winter dormancy. So, let's explore the 21 best...
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September 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🏡✨ Tired of nosy neighbors & mysterious drones ruining your backyard vibes? Time to create your own private paradise! 🌿 Here are 25 creative (and totally doable) hacks to boost your outdoor seclusion. Without going full hermit mode! 🙈🌳 #Homesteading

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25 Fun Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Private And Peaceful Paradise - Without Going Full Hermit!
Want more backyard privacy? Then here are 25 hacks that can help. If you're tired of nosy neighbors peeking over the fence or that one drone that suspiciously hovers a bit too long, it's time
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September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🐓✨ Have you ever seen a Blue Andalusian chicken? They're a relatively rare breed with metallic silver-blue plumage, acrobat energy, & egg-laying power. These rare Mediterranean marvels are part mystery, part beauty, all charm. 💙🏞️

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The Ultimate Blue Andalusian Chicken Breed Guide - Meet Spain's Elusive Yet Exquisite Birds!
It's our pleasure to introduce you to the Blue Andalusian chicken breed! It's Spain's silver-blue supermodel with feathers. These mysterious Mediterranean marvels strut beautifully, their metallic plu...
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August 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🌿🍓 Tired of boring grass you can't eat? Plant edible groundcovers instead! Think sweet potato leaves, wild strawberries, and creeping thyme you can walk on. Your yard becomes dinner AND looks amazing! 🌱✨ Bees also love many of these! #Gardening #Homesteading

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18 Delicious Edible Groundcover Crops That Are Way More Beneficial Than Turfgrass!
Tired of staring at boring grass that does nothing but demand mowing? Your lawn might look pretty, but when's the last time you made dinner from your yard? It's time to ditch the decorative turf
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August 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Want an easy (and speedy) garden glow-up? Try these fast flowers. 🌸⚡️ These 21 lovely blooms grow wicked quickly + fill empty garden spots in no time. 🏡💐 Bonus: many attract bees & butterflies too - and keep them fed all season long. 🐝🦋 #Gardening #Homesteading

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21 Gorgeous Garden Flowers That Grow Wicked Fast And Fill Empty Spots Quickly!
Tired of waiting an entire season to see your garden come to life? Then consider planting some of these gorgeous flowers that grow surprisingly fast! We've got the ultimate lineup of fast-growing flow...
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August 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Forget trendy plants that fade in months! 🌱✨ These 16 heirloom houseplants live for decades... Some up to 100 YEARS! 🏠🌿 They're like the vintage wine collection of the plant world. They also get more precious and charming with age. 🍷💚 #Houseplants #Gardening

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16 Long-Lasting Heirloom Houseplants That Live For Decades - Some Up To 100 Years!
Read this guide if you want plants that last for a long time, often decades, and some up to a century! Unlike the trendy hothouse flowers that come and go with each season's Instagram posts,
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August 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Want more bees? 🐝 Then plant some of these trees! 🌳 They're secret weapons for pollinators! A single mature tree provides a super highway of nectar and pollen, supporting native bees, bumblebees, and butterflies in a big way. ✨🦋 #Pollinators #Gardening #Bees

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17 Beautiful Pollinator Trees That Support Bees, Butterflies, And Wildlife!
Want more backyard bees? Then grow some of these trees! While most gardeners focus on flower beds, trees are the secret weapons in supporting pollinators. One mature tree delivers massive quantities o...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Skip grocery store produce! 🛒❌ These 21 fruiting shrubs turn your backyard into a delicious buffet with zero fuss. Think fresh berries, exotic fruits & nuts growing right outside your door. Low maintenance, high reward = homesteader's dream! 🍓🌿✨ #Gardening

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21 Epic And Edible Shrubs That Produce Deliciously Sweet Fruit Without Fuss!
Fruiting shrubs are the ultimate low-maintenance, high-reward investment for any homesteader or gardener! Forget the grocery store produce aisle. Your backyard can become a delicious buffet with the r...
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August 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🌸🌼✨ Check out these gorgeous reblooming perennials that flower again & again! 🌿💨 Why wait all season when you can have fast-growing blooms that transform your garden from drab ➡️ fab in no time? 🐝🦋 Bonus: bees LOVE them! 🌺💗 #Gardening #Flowers #Pollinators

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15 Epic Reblooming Perennial Flowers That Bloom Multiple Times A Year!
Tired of flowers that put on one spectacular show and then call it quits for the season? Then grow some of these reblooming perennials! They're here to change your gardening game with extended blooms,...
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August 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🥬🌱 Want to grow crisp, tasty lettuce right in your own backyard garden? It's the perfect crop you can sow at the end of August for a yummy fall harvest! Skip the store and harvest freshness like a pro. 🥗✨ Grow some with us! #Gardening #Homesteading #Salad

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How To Grow Delicious Lettuce From Seed To Harvest For Epic Homemade Salads!
Learning how to grow lettuce from seed is one of gardening's most excellent confidence boosters. The best part is that these fast-growing salad crops practically leap out of the ground to reward your ...
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July 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Good evening gardening folk!! Have you ever tried gardening... at night?! 🌙✨ Discover 21 stunning nighttime plants and flowers that light up moonlit gardens. They're perfect for midnight gardeners and night owls! #Gardening #Midnight #Homesteading

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21 Nighttime Plants And Flowers For Moonlit Gardens - Midnight Gardeners And Night Owls Rejoice!
Welcome to the enchanting world of moonlit gardens, where the night blooms come alive and your backyard transforms into a nocturnal paradise! We've curated a list of 21 stunning nighttime plants and f...
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July 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Ready to master the ancient art of bonsai? 🌳✨ Did you know you can turn almost ANY tree into a stunning bonsai masterpiece? We can show you how to transform ordinary nursery stock into living sculptures that bring zen and beauty to any space! 🎋🏡 #Gardening

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How To Grow Gorgeous Bonsai Trees In Pots From Seed Or Nursery Stock!
Curious about how to grow bonsai trees in containers or pots? This complete bonsai growing guide breaks down everything, including starting bonsai trees from seed, refining nursery stock into potted m...
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July 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
No backyard? No problem! 🌱🍑 Grow your own mini food forest with these 14 potted fruit trees. They're ideal for patios, porches, & balconies. We highlight peaches & figs to some surprise dwarf varieties. You can grow these trees nearly anywhere!! 🍋🏡 #Gardening

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14 Best Fruit Trees To Grow In Containers And Pots - Even On A Porch Or Balcony!
Who says you need acres of land to grow a backyard food forest? Not us! These 14 container-friendly fruit trees prove that delicious, homegrown harvests are possible, even on the tiniest patio or balc...
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July 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Meet the Ancona chicken! It's Italy's feathered rebel with attitude! 🐔✨ These striking speckled birds are the ultimate free spirits. They combine serious egg-laying skills with wild independence that makes them productive and charmingly challenging!

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The Ultimate Ancona Chicken Breed Guide - Personality, High-Energy, And Delicious Eggs!
Say hello to the legendary Ancona chicken breed! It's Italy's mottled maverick that refuses to be tamed. This striking black-and-white speckled chicken is the ultimate free spirit of the poultry world...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🌱🥒 We just published our ultimate guide to growing bush and pole beans, from seed to harvest! Think you missed your chance? Nope! There's still time to plant and savor your own backyard harvest. Fast, easy, fresh, and delicious! 🫛🌞 #Gardening #Homesteading

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How To Grow Bush And Pole Beans In Your Backyard Garden - From Seed To Harvest!
We can't believe it's already mid-July. Where did the gardening season go?! If you're feeling like you've missed the planting window, here's some good news. You still have plenty of time to plant bush...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🐞 Our new guide features 21 garden bugs you NEVER want to swat. Instead, you should beg them to show up! 🕷️ They’re nature’s pest control & pollination pros working to help plants. 🌿 Before you spray, meet your garden’s tiny heroes! #gardening #homesteading 👉

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21 Beneficial Garden Bugs You Never Want To Swat, Spray, Or Remove From Your Yard!
Welcome to the bustling world of our July garden, where plants flourish and life abounds! Amidst the leaves and blossoms, insects, arachnids, and tiny critters thrive. While some may wreak havoc on yo...
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July 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🌿 July is sizzling. And your herb garden is thriving! 🌱✨ Don’t let those fragrant beauties wilt away. Our brand new Herb-Saving Guide reveals 9 elite ways to preserve your harvest. Keep those flavors fresh all year long! Here's how. 🍃🧊🍽️ #Gardening #Homsteading

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How To Preserve Garden Herbs - 9 Proven Methods For Long-Term Culinary Use!
You've babied your herbs all season long. And now your garden is bursting with more fragrant goodness than you can use in a month. Don't let those hard-earned herbs go limp in the fridge! Instead,
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July 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ever notice the cost of living is climbing faster than your tomato plants? 🍅💸 Even homesteaders aren’t immune! That’s why we put together a brand new guide with 21 money-saving homesteading skills to help you save 💰 and boost self-reliance. 🌱🏡 #Homesteading

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21 Money-Saving Homesteading Skills That Cut Costs And Boost Self-Reliance
When grocery bills keep climbing and paychecks stay flat, it's time to fight back with these money-saving homesteading skills! We're talking about more than backyard hobbies. These skills are your sec...
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July 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Ready to turn your garden into a summer fireworks show? 🎆🌺 We just dropped our list of 23 jaw-dropping shrubs that bloom ALL summer long! 🏖️🐝 Get ready for nonstop color, happy pollinators, & serious garden envy! 😍🌿✨ #Gardening #Homesteading #Flowers

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23 Jaw-Dropping Shrubs That Bloom Like Fireworks All Summer Long
When summer heat sends many flowers into hiding, the best shrubs that flower in summer step up to save the day. These powerhouse plants deliver months of gorgeous blooms that'll transform your landsca...
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July 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🔥 July is peak homesteading season! We've got the ultimate list of 15 essential July tasks + tips to help. 🌻🍓🦋 We cover summer compost, watering stations, and weed management. Let’s harness summer energy for an epic summer harvest! 🌱🍅🐓 #Homesteading #Gardening

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15 Essential July Homesteading Tasks - Summer Compost, Watering Stations, And Weed Management!
July is when your homestead hits its absolute peak power! These essential July homesteading tasks will transform your property into a thriving oasis of abundance, setting you up for incredible harvest...
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July 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I can’t believe it's already July! ✨ Missed planting your summer garden? No worries. There's still time. 🌱🌞 We’ve also penned the ultimate list of 21 crops to sow right now for an abundant, show-stopping garden. 🌸🥕🌿 Grow some with us! #Gardening #Homesteading

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21 Crops To Sow In July For An Epic And Abundant Summer Garden
In July, gardens come alive! 🌱 But beware. Not all plants thrive during the July heat. And not all crops are ideal for July sowing. Fear not, though! We've curated a delightful selection of flowers,
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July 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
🦋🌸 We just dropped our fluttering guide to the 21 most dazzling butterflies for your garden! Get ready for a parade of color, pollination, and backyard joy. Your flowers will thank you. Your garden will become a butterfly paradise! 🌺✨ #Gardening #Homesteading

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21 Best Butterfly Varieties For Home Gardens And Backyard Pollination!
Here are the best butterfly varieties every gardener should welcome into their landscape! When these butterflies appear, it's a sign you're doing something right. These elegant pollinators are nature'...
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June 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM