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![Kleinur Recipe]()
Kleinur Recipe By Heidi Herman and Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman -
![A Killing Frost]()
A Killing Frost
We got our first frost of the year. Things are winding down on our urban homestead. -
![The Dish on Dirt]()
The Dish on Dirt
The basis for success in your garden is right at your feet! -
![Prince Albert]()
Prince Albert
We've had several roosters over the years, but my favorite seems to be the one we have now. He's a short, stocky little guy I call Prince Albert.
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![Newfoundland Trigger Mitten Pattern]()
Newfoundland Trigger Mitten Pattern By Christine Legrow And Shirley A. Scott -
![History of the Old Outhouse]()
History of the Old Outhouse
A look at the privy's history, such as outhouse designs, including the two-story outhouse, as well as outhouse construction. -
![The Old-Fashioned Windmill]()
The Old-Fashioned Windmill
Rural windmills were one of the most notable American icons on any farm and ranch from the mid-1800s through the 1930s. -
![Witch Finger Cookies Recipe]()
Witch Finger Cookies Recipe
Looking for easy finger food ideas? These witch finger cookies will be perfect for your spooky celebration.
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Farm And Home
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![3 Time-Tested, Multipurpose Herbal Remedies]()
3 Time-Tested, Multipurpose Herbal Remedies
Stock your home apothecary with time-tested herbal remedies to treat common ailments. Choose multipurpose herbs, like echinacea and garlic, which are easy to grow and will cover your most basic needs. -
![The Barn Gets a Whole New Front]()
The Barn Gets a Whole New Front
With a new front, new beams, and a complete steel roof, the barn was saved! -
![Save the Seeds!]()
Save the Seeds!
Celebrate the practice of saving heirloom seeds, emphasizing the superior taste and genetic diversity of these varieties of corn, tomatoes, squash, beans, and more. -
![Recipe Hide and Seek]()
Recipe Hide and Seek
Use these tips to find and interpret old family recipes.
Yard And Garden
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![Shrubs for Difficult Garden Soil]()
Shrubs for Difficult Garden Soil
Try your hand at growing privacy shrubs and ornamental shrubs, no matter if you have clay soil, alkaline soil, or acidic soil. -
![Planning Your Fall Garden]()
Planning Your Fall Garden
Start planning your fall garden by knowing the first fall frost date for your area and what crops grow well during the cooler months. -
![Oh, deer! What can the matter be!]()
Oh, deer! What can the matter be!
Deer are beautiful animals. But they can be hard to keep out of your garden, even with more than one form of repellent. -
![Tips for Balcony and Roof Gardening]()
Tips for Balcony and Roof Gardening
Is balcony or roof gardening practical?
Food And Entertaining
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![Homemade Marshmallows For Your Cocoa]()
Homemade Marshmallows For Your Cocoa
Did you know that homemade marshmallows are really easy? They're also super-yummy, you can make them different flavors, and they melt like magic in your hot cocoa. Perfect for the holidays! -
![Perfect Foods for Social Gatherings]()
Perfect Foods for Social Gatherings
A great menu for a get-together should include a combination of tasty treats. -
![Individual Chocolate Coffee Soufflé Recipe]()
Individual Chocolate Coffee Soufflé Recipe
Make this fun little coffee soufflé recipe the next time you have a dinner party. -
![Amish Honey Bars Recipe]()
Amish Honey Bars Recipe
You can use molasses or honey to make this sweet honey bars recipe.
