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The Benefits of Oxymels
What is a Oxymel? Oxymel is a traditional herbal remedy that has been used for centuries. It is a combination of vinegar, honey, and herbs. The word "oxymel" comes from...
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The Benefits of Oxymels
Pressure Canning - What is it and is it worth the investment?
Pressure Canning - What is it and is it worth the investment?
I have been using a pressure canner for 11 years now. My Aunty bought me a Presto Pressure canner for my birthday around the same time as a friend gave...
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Tasmanian Seeds
Growing Heirloom Seeds
Confession time , I wasn't always a gardener in fact when Dane and I first started gardening twelve years ago I had far more fails than I had success with. To...
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What's a typical day like for a Homesteading Home Educating Family ?
What's a typical day like for a Homesteading Home Educating Family ?
The busy homesteading season is upon us so I thought I'd share a little of how our average days look this time of year.  In the morning Dane and I...
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