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An Amazing and Prolific Urban Homestead
With a passion for homesteading and a fierce determination to provide organic, whole foods for his family, Jules Dervaes decided that getting back-to-the-land was the only option. And he didn’t let living in urban Pasadena, Calif. stop him. Find out how Dervaes created a haven of self-sufficiency in the middle of the city.
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When and How to Plant Potatoes
When and How to Plant Potatoes Potatoes are one of the easiest crops you can grow, and early spring is the time to get them in the ground. April/May 2007 By Cheryl Long Potatoes are easy to grow, but they prefer cool weather so you should try to get them into the ground at the right time. The first t
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Five Minutes a Day for Fresh-Baked Bread
Baking bread at home saves hundreds of dollars on groceries every year. With this easy method, each deliciously crusty-on-the-outside, moist-and-chewy-on-the-inside loaf will only cost you about 50 cents and 5 minutes a day. We’re not kidding!
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Cut Your Food Bills in Half
Food costs are soaring, but learning some new strategies can help you save lots of money on your grocery bills. The best part of learning ways to save money on the food budget is that the most effective cost-saving methods also ensure that you’ll be enjoying better-tasting and healthier food.
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Build this Cozy Cabin
Anyone with basic carpentry skills can construct this classic one-room cabin for under $4,000.