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40 Easy Tips for Gardening on a Budget

February 20, 2024

40 Easy Tips for Gardening on a Budget

A limited budget often motivates starting a new garden to grow your own vegetables. However, gardening can be expensive. Fortunately, there are many ways to garden without breaking the bank. These budget garden ideas can be used for both vegetable and flower gardens. A vegetable garden can be a ...

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How To Build A Geodesic Dome Greenhouse (DIY GeoDome)

February 6, 2024

How to Build a GeoDome Greenhouse

Here, we share how to build a geodesic dome greenhouse. It is our building experience for anyone who wants to build a DIY GeoDome. This dome is an all-wood cone joint dome. The article also has general information about geodesic dome greenhouses. Check out how to build a geodesic dome ...

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Onions 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing and Preserving Onions

January 23, 2024

All about growing onions

Are you looking for a versatile and easy-to-grow vegetable to add to your garden? Look no further than onions! Not only are they a flavorful addition to many dishes, but they also offer a range of health benefits. While you can certainly buy onions at the store, there are many reasons to consider ...

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12 Favorites to Grow in the Garden

January 16, 2024

12 Favorites to Grow in the Garden

As we spend the winter months planning our gardens, it's easy to forget the limitations of our space and the difficulties of a cold climate. However, there are still many options for those with small urban gardens and short growing seasons. Here are 12 of our favorite plants to grow in the garden. ...

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Rolling Home: Our DIY Journey with the Country Garden Cabin

January 2, 2024

Rolling Home: Our DIY Journey with the Country Garden Cabin

Last time, we shared about this awesome country garden cabin, right? Our neighbors initially built it for their use, but life threw some twists, and they had to let it go. So, we used the opportunity and purchased the off-grid cabin. Now, let me tell you about the move. Rolling Home: Our DIY ...

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A Country Garden Cabin

December 29, 2023

A Country Garden Cabin can be a great idea for a family to still enjoy country life and homegrown food without moving to the country.

A few years ago, we started a project to create a productive garden and orchard in the countryside using permaculture principles. Our goal was to have a place where we could grow more food and spend our weekends. In this blog article, we share the idea of a country garden cabin with you. The ...

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Gardening Books for Every Season

December 26, 2023

Check out our top 3 gardening books for every season from our bookshelf. Books that cover a wide range of topics.

Looking to build your gardening book collection? Check out our top 3 gardening books for every season from our bookshelf. Books that cover a wide range of topics, from choosing the suitable vegetables to plant, to soil preparation, watering, and summer and winter harvesting. We love books with ...

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Easy seven in one muffin recipe

December 5, 2023

Easy seven in one muffin recipe

The easy seven-in-one muffin recipe is meant to be a quick, easy treat for a special occasion. Like in the seven-in-one coffee cake recipe, the number seven is not used as an actual number but to show many options in one recipe. How many? Well, however many fantasies your imagination allows you to ...

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DIY Haircut at Home

November 28, 2023

DIY Haircut at home

Do you spend too much money on haircuts or struggle with uneven DIY haircuts at home? You're not alone. Many people are searching for an easy, cost-effective way to keep their hair looking sharp without leaving their homes. The good news is that you don't have to be a professional hairstylist for a ...

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Expanding the Country Garden Beds

November 20, 2023

Expanding the Country Garden Beds

November has graced us with some delightful weather, allowing us to get busy in the garden once more. This time, our focus was on expanding the country garden beds, extending each row by an additional 12 feet. We now have 7 beds, each 42 feet long. In this article, we'll share our experiences, ...

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