As much as I love buying pdf sewing patterns from indie designers, cutting, assembling, and taping them together can take forever! Or, at least it used to.
Now I use the corner-cutting method to quickly put together printed sewing patterns.
Quick Pattern Assembly Using the Corner-Cutting ...
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How Much to Plant Per Person For A Year of Food
If you've ever wondered how much to plant for a year's worth of food then you're in luck! It's something that I've put in a lot of time researching (plus hands-on experience) and I'm going to share my findings.
Understanding Your Climate
First off, you need to know what your climate is for ...
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Dealing with Aphids Naturally
No matter what plants you grow in your garden, it's likely that you've had aphids on them at some point. While there are a number of conventional products you can use to kill them, I prefer dealing with aphids naturally.
What Are Aphids?
Aphids are small soft-bodied bugs, often green or ...
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Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
This easy blackberry cobbler recipe uses a resource that grows a little too easily (cough invasive) in Western Oregon. You can sub in any other berry, sliced stone fruit, or a mix depending on what's in season or available to you. Serve it with homemade vanilla ice cream or whipped ...
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How to Make Your Own Homemade Buttermilk
Homemade buttermilk is likely the easiest cultured dairy product you can make. It'll take less than 5 minutes of your time and you'll be all set to make buttermilk biscuits, my easy blackberry cobbler, and other delicious recipes after it's cultured.
A Little History of ...
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Best Plants To Grow For Chickens
I think most chicken owners reach the point where they're curious about the best plants to grow around chickens. Maybe they're tired of the ground scratched bare or they want to grow plants to feed their chickens.
Whatever the reason (and there are many!), this guide will help you decide on what ...
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