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    Homesteaders

    Very true. The Schwartzentruber Amish use the spring running through their basement to keep things cold. But mostly canning and a root cellar works well. Oh, we also dehydrated food.
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    Homesteaders

    For a non electric free fridg. chec out Lehman's. Appliance and hardware store in Kidron, Ohio. They sell to the Amish and off the grid folks. They have an online catalog. WONDERFUL RESOURCE!!!! mins
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    subscription notice

    by the "Subscriptions" notice, I have a number 3 and when I click on it, it shows "3 subscribed threads with unread replies". I then click on that and it takes me to a list of posts, but doesn't show me which posts I received replies to. Can someone take me through this step by step. And it...
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    Empty-nester homesteading

    I enjoy reading all the posts on homesteading and applaud all those that are doing/planning it. In the past, I've done my share of homesteading with an orchard (5 varieties of apples, two varieties of pears, cherries, plums, black walnuts, hazelnuts, and peaches), livestock (bovine, chickens...
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    Homesteaders

    Hello onthe9s, I too, homesteaded long before I move to the country. I started with a small patio garden, composting, And berry bushes in containers. I had friends and experienced people teach me about sprouting, soap making, and cheese making. It was a good start, but of course when I moved...
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    Thanks for the great information. I can't wait to try it. Will check the internet for seed.
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    help me choose breeds for our first flock!

    good luck with your chickens!! after you get over the shock of the amount of manure they produce, I have no doubt you will totally enjoy them.
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    help me choose breeds for our first flock!

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    help me choose breeds for our first flock!

    I was also excited to start with my backyard. our chickens brings much joy give us plenty of eggs. I now have 5 hens and one rooster since I lost some to predators. the one thing I didn't expect is the incredible amount of chicken manure they produce and how only a few birds scratch up a...
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    Becoming self sufficient

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    Worm Farming, mushrooms, mealy worms

    Has anyone tried to raise worms? Grow mushrooms? Raise Mealy worms? If so, I'd like to hear about your experiences and if you recommend it? Also looking to start slow and be successful so that I don't become discouraged. Thanks for your input.
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    Need Help Navigating

    Thanks Terrielacy..........I just wanted to clean up my pages......
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    Almond Milk

    When you say soaked over night and then the next day put water and ingredients in blender, are you using the water in which you soaked the nuts or using fresh water and discarding the soaking water? Thanks for the clarification.
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    Almond Milk

    Umlaut Do you know how I can send your post directly to my e-mail? I'd like to save your recipe. Vielen Dank :-)
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    Sunflowers

    Yes, I know, the weather has been unseasonably cold, but I'm thinking about sunflowers. I live in the panhandle of Florida (and it's been below freezing here already!) and would like any and all information on growing sunflowers including the type of soil they need, best time to plant, special...
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