10 Plants You Should Never Touch
Out here, one mistake can cost you dearly. The wrong plant, and suddenly youโre dealing with...
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Category: Gardening
Can You Do Electroculture in a Greenhouse?
At Self Sufficient Projects, weโre all about empowering you to grow your own food, harness...
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The Most Dangerous Berry in the US (You Might Have It In Your Backyard)
Thereโs a berry growing in backyards all across America that looks harmless, even inviting. Some...
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The Unseen Garden Pests Youโre Accidentally Feeding
Think pests are just part of homestead life? Think again. Many are crashing your garden because...
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How to Grow Ginger โ A Self-Reliant Guide for Backyard Growers
Ginger has been cultivated for thousands of years, prized for both its culinary punch and its...
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The Silent Killers Living in Your Garden
You water. You weed. You fertilize. But your plants keep dying, and youโre out of guesses. Before...
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How to Attract Ladybugs To Your Garden โ Natureโs Crop Guardians
Tired of watching your plants get chewed up by aphids, and not keen on dousing your garden in...
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The Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe Every Homesteader Should Know
In a world increasingly dependent on chemicals, many of us are returning to nature for the...
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Turmeric for Plants? Sprinkle It in Your Garden and Watch What Happens!
Synthetic pesticides drain budgets and harm soil. Turmeric flips the script. After replacing neem...
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What Is a Freestanding Greenhouse? Everything You Need to Know
For gardeners and homesteaders aiming to boost their self-sufficiency, greenhouses are...
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Marigold 101
If youโve ever walked past a marigold without giving it much thought, you mightโve just snubbed...
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Mole Management: How to Identify Mole Activity and Protect Your Crops
Noticing tunnels or raised mounds in your yard is a huge sign that moles might be invading your...
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How to Grow an Endless Supply of Food in Thin Air
A lot of people are aware of aeroponics and when you first hear how it works it would be no...
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Pigeon Peas
Pigeon peasโwhether in salads, soups, snacks, or meals, these versatile legumes can be added to...
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How To Winter-Proof Your Garden
Destroyed soil structure. Blackened veggies. Cracked irrigation pipes. These used to be common...
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Survival Crops You Should Add To Your Garden Before Itโs Too Late
Food prices are skyrocketing faster than my blood pressure. The thought of not feeding your...
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This DIY Garden Setup Can Feed Your Family All Year
Most people assume gardening shuts down when the frost hits, but thatโs only true if youโre...
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The One Plant That Can Fix Your Entire Garden โ And Youโre Probably Ignoring It
Many people spend a small fortune chasing better soil, fewer pests, and healthier plants, without...
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Whatโs Killing Your Plants Behind Your Back
Youโve watered, fertilized, and done everything โby the bookโโso why do your plants still...
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The Best Cordless Lawn Mowers for Self-Sufficient Living
Maintaining a tidy yard isnโt just about curb appeal. Itโs about stewardship, food security (if...
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This 10-Minute Soil Trick Can Double Your Harvest
If someone told me a 10-minute change in how I prepare my garden beds could double my harvest, Iโd...
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Vermicomposting: A Simple Way to Turn Scraps Into Black Gold
When youโre aiming for true self-sufficiency, nothing goes to waste, especially not your...
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Does Potting Soil Go Bad? The โSimpleโ Answer!
If youโre growing your own food, herbs, or flowers at home, chances are youโve used...
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Deterring Unwanted Pests with Lemon and Baking Soda
When it comes to keeping your home or homestead pest-free, you donโt need to rely on toxic sprays...
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Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
Thereโs no shortage of chemical weed killers that combine various industrial chemicals to kill...
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Grandmaโs May Planting Guide: The Flowers & Veggies She Swore By
Thereโs a reason our grandmothers waited for May to start planting, and it wasnโt just about...
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No Seeds Needed! How to Grow Tomatoes from a Single Slice
Did you know that you could have an endless harvest from a single slice of tomato? Itโs just one...
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Gardening Tips Learned from Native Americans
What if the secret to a healthy garden lies in the old-age practices of Native Americans? Over the...
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How Do You Speed Up Composting
Homestead life moves fast, but composting? That can feel like watching paint dry. Even with the...
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Greenhouse vs Hoophouse
Fruits, vegetables, and herbs, thereโs so much you can grow on your very own farmstead. The...
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Veggies You Should Actually Grow in Winter
Forget myths about needing heated greenhouses or complex cold frames! My winter vegetable garden...
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Why You Should Use Hot Pepper On Your Plants And Vegetables
Frustrated with countless DIY pest repellents that just donโt work? Or you might be concerned...
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