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Northern Homestead is simply about urban homesteading in a cold climate (Zone 3A). Growing, raising, preserving, and preparing our own real food, along with some food for thoughts.

Rainwater harvesting for use in the garden

Rainwater Harvesting for Use in the Garden

Here are 9 simple tips for growing tomatoes successfully in cold climate and harvest sun ripe tomatoes in the summer. Happy tomato growing!

Essential Tips for Growing Ripe Tomatoes in Cooler Climates

Embracing Community: The Heart of Homesteading

Embracing Community: The Heart of Homesteading

Building a Free Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

Building a Free Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

How to transplant seedlings into the garden, preparing the soil, choosing the right time and spacing, transplanting and protecting.

How to transplant seedlings into the garden

Hardening off Seedlings the Easy Way

Hardening off Seedlings the Easy Way

Planting Seeds and Seedlings into a Bottomless Pot

Planting Seeds and Seedlings into a Bottomless Pot

Tips and Ideas for Successfully Planning a Greenhouse Garden

Tips for Successfully Planting a Greenhouse Garden

Northern Planting Schedule - When to Plant What โ€“ And Why Not Follow the General Rule

Northern Vegetable Garden Planting Schedule

Cold spring challenge in the garden

Cold Spring Challenge in the Garden

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We share how we build things and use alternative energies. Building a greenhouse is almost a must in a northern climate to overcome cold and frost.

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