homesteading
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The little things I complain about
As I walked around the farm, I couldn’t help but notice the little tasks that hadn’t been done. The weeds were starting to take over the vegetable garden, the chicken coop needed to be cleaned, and the barn door was still squeaking despite my reminder to oil it last week. It’s easy to overlook these…
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Roses Through Time
Roses are one of the most popular and beloved flowers in the world. Known for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism, roses have been cultivated and passed down through generations for centuries. But how exactly are these beautiful flowers propagated to be passed on over and over again? Propagation is the process of creating new plants…
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Maintaining the Redwood Mountain of Forest Girl Farm
Here are some reasons why cleaning and maintaining the redwood forest is essential: 1. Preserves biodiversity: The redwood forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. By keeping the forest clean and well-maintained, we are preserving the habitat of these species and…
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Forest Girl Farm Family Beautification Day
On a beautiful Saturday morning, the Pierce family gathers at their family farm for a day of beautification. Mom, Dad, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and kids are all excited to spend the day working together to improve the farm. The first task on the agenda is pulling weeds. With everyone working together, the task becomes…
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Colorful Cosmos
Cosmos flowers are one of the most beautiful and popular annual flowers found in gardens all around the world. These vibrant and cheerful flowers are native to Mexico and some parts of Central and South America, but they are now widely cultivated in many other regions as well. The scientific name for cosmos flowers is…
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Seed Starting
Starting seeds is a great way to kickstart your gardening journey and grow your own plants from scratch. It can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it does require some knowledge and preparation. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of starting seeds and provide some tips to help you successfully grow…
