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How to Build a Wooden Cider Press By Jim Nowadnick -
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Apple Cider Water Kefir Recipe
If you’re a fan of traditional apple cider but want a probiotic twist, try this recipe for Apple Cider Water Kefir Recipe. -
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How to Make Hard Cider At Home
Learn how to make hard cider at home using this guide. Includes a delicious sparkling hard cider recipe for those of us who enjoy bubbles! -
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Converted Washing Machine Cider Press
Here's how to build a washing machine cider press, including step-by-step building instructions, photographs, and a cutaway diagram of the converted Maytag washing machine.
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An Effective and Non-Toxic Solution for Getting Rid of Yellow Jackets Nests By Miriam Landman -
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Old-Fashioned Chokecherry Jelly Recipe
Learn how to juice chokecherries by following this old-fashioned choke cherry jelly recipe using this tart, native North American fruit. -
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How to Make a Solar Water Distiller: DIY Solar Projects
Construct this simple solar still DIY project. Once you learn how to make a solar water distiller, you'll never need to buy distilled water again! -
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How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool
Build a swimming pool without relying on manufactured materials and chemical additives. Information on pool zoning, natural filtration, and algae control.
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Organic Gardening Articles
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What is Einkorn Flour?
What is einkorn flour, and is einkorn gluten-free? Learn about the world's oldest cultivated wheat and the einkorn nutrition it brings to the table. -
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How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms in Coffee Grounds
Put your spent coffee grounds to good use by learning how to grow oyster mushrooms in coffee grounds and make a potent fertilizer for delicious, nutty oyster mushrooms. -
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Passive-Solar Winter Wisconsin Greenhouse
Build this passive-solar winter Wisconsin greenhouse with deep winter greenhouse plans to keep plants warm using thermal mass. -
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Succession Planting: Carrots and Lettuce
Want lettuce and carrots all year round? Ira Wallace tells us her simple method for keeping track of succession planting carrots and lettuce.
Real Food Recipes & Articles
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Pumpkin Granola Recipe
Looking for a delicious autumn granola recipe? Bring together the flavors of fall with this pumpkin granola recipe to truly embody the season. -
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Best Challah Bread Recipe
Keith Cohen created the best challah bread recipe with raisins that is versatile and perfect for holiday festivities. -
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Delicious Pumpkin Puree Recipes
Fresh pumpkin recipes offer the taste of the season. These pumpkin puree recipes cover everything from soups and entrees to breads and desserts. -
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DIY Food Dehydrator Plans
Nearly two decades of expert testing and experimentation have resulted in DIY food dehydrator plans that aren’t just efficient and off-grid — but also highly cost-effective.
Home & Gardening DIY Blogs & Ideas
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Greenhouse Readiness Audit
Building a backyard greenhouse is one of the most rewarding investments you can make for your homestead. Whether you want to start delicate seedlings weeks before the last frost, keep hardy greens growing through freezing winter nights, or create a warm oasis for tender potted plants, success comes down to solid planning before cutting lumber. […] -
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Best Long-Term Food Storage
Learn about the best long-term food storage strategies for each pantry item to extend shelf life, especially for baking ingredients. -
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How to Filter Water Using Charcoal, Sand, and Gravel
Learn how to filter water using charcoal, sand, and gravel using a water bottle and cloth filters to keep these layers separated and water flowing through them. -
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Important Papers to Keep in Case of Emergency
Use this comprehensive checklist of important papers to keep in case of emergency on hand in a binder, ready to go at a drop of a hat.
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September 18-20, 2026
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