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Prickly Pear Cactus: The Perfect Succulent
Here in South Texas, prickly pear cacti grow like weeds. Seriously. But for the suburban homesteader in the southwestern United States,...
Christine Simons
Aug 194 min read
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Moringa Trees
Have you ever heard of something called moringa ?  Moringa trees are known by several names. Their scientific name is Moringa oleifera...
Christine Simons
Apr 214 min read
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Growing Stevia at Home
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve struggled with a brown thumb. My little herb garden—trenched out along my front porch and...
Christine Simons
Mar 33 min read
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4 Ways Modern Homesteading Can Reduce Your Monthly Bills
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Christine Simons
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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4 Ways Busy People Can Start Homesteading on a Budget
I don’t know about your life, but mine is busy . When I think about homesteading, I tend to imagine lush gardens and flourishing fruit...
Christine Simons
Aug 26, 20245 min read
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