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Practical Self Reliance
A site on practical skills for homesteading, gardening, foraging, canning and herbalism. Useful for people building self-reliant skills at home.
Why it is here Practical homesteading, foraging and food preservation skills.
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Imperfectly Happy Homesteading
A blog on backyard homesteading, sustainable living, homeschooling and vintage skills. Useful for families on small homesteads.
Why it is here Backyard homesteading and old-fashioned skills for a family setting.
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Morning Chores
The homesteading section of Morning Chores, a site with articles on homesteading, gardening and animals. Useful for people starting a homestead.
Why it is here Homesteading guides on gardening and livestock for beginners.
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Oak Hill Homestead
Oak Hill Homestead, a site with help on organic gardening, food preservation, goat care and simple self-reliant living. Useful for beginning homesteaders.
Why it is here Organic gardening, food preservation and goat care for self-reliant living.
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Whole-Fed Homestead
Whole-Fed Homestead, a blog about homegrown and homemade food from a homestead. Useful for people interested in cooking and growing at home.
Why it is here Homegrown and homemade food projects from a working homestead.
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