Farm & Family

41 Ways to Start Homesteading Without Land | Roots & Boots

41 Ways to Start Homesteading Without Land

Homesteading without LAND?  Yes!! Homesteading in an apartment? Yes!! Homesteading is a state of mind – choosing to become more of a creator and less of a consumer. Even if you’ll never have a piece of land, there are dozens of ways you can lead a homesteading life to benefit you and your family and…

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DIY Cold Frame | Roots & Boots

Extend Your Growing Season with a DIY Cold Frame

Ready to extend your growing season with a DIY cold frame?

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5 Ways to Prepare Garden Beds for Winter | Roots & Boots

5 Ways to Prepare Garden Beds for Winter

Wondering how to prepare garden beds for winter? There are several ways to maximize your garden beds during the off season.

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How To Grow Worm-Free Peaches | Roots & Boots

How to Grow Worm-Free Peaches Without Pesticides

Wondering how to grow worm-free peaches without resorting to chemicals?  This was my goal, too.  Here’s how we avoid worms in our homegrown peaches…

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Pros and Cons of Galvanized Raised Beds | Roots & Boots

Pros and Cons of Galvanized Raised Beds

Wondering about the pros and cons of galvanized raised beds? Are galvanized raised beds the right option for your garden?  Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of gardening in galvanized raised beds.

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How to Grow Shelling Beans | Roots & Boots

How to Grow Shelling Beans

Wondering how to grow shelling beans?  Shelling beans, or dried beans, are one of the easiest foods to grow. 

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180+ Non-Candy Stocking Stuffers for Babies, Kids, & Teens | Roots & Boots

180+ Non-Candy Stocking Stuffers for Babies, Kids, & Teens

Skip the candy and the junky toys!  Instead, try these non-candy stocking stuffers for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.

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81 Screen-Free Activities for Kids | Roots & Boots

81 Screen-Free Activities for Kids

Looking for screen-free activities for kids?  I’ve got you covered.

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How to Grow Asparagus with Strawberries | Roots & Boots

How to Grow Asparagus with Strawberries in Perennial Permaculture Beds

Wondering how to grow asparagus with strawberries in perennial permaculture beds? I’m glad you asked.

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How to Overcome Squash Vine Borers | Roots & Boots

How to Overcome Squash Vine Borers…Without Chemicals

I vowed to overcome squash vine borers in my garden (without chemicals), and I did it!  I successfully grew several types of squash this year, including zucchini. Here’s how…

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