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Common Gardening Mistakes that No One Talks About

06.12.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

When I was first learning how to raise vegetables, I did not make a lot of “big mistakes”. Most of my mistakes seemed very small at the time. But, they still resulted in a lot of damage to my crops. This is because the small mistakes are often cumulative in nature, or they are not caught until it is too late to change anything. The majority of the mistakes I made are common gardening mistakes that no one talks about. I am going to spend some time discussing them because most of you will encounter them at some point. Fortunately, they can all be easily avoided with a little preparation or planning. Sometimes, you just have to be aware of these pitfalls ahead of time. Then you will not be scrambling later in an effort to fix something after it has already become a problem.

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How to Make a Heavy-Duty Extension Cord or Generator Cord

06.05.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

There are so many aspects of daily life on a homestead that involve using an Extension Cord. These uses range from running power tools, to putting heat lamps on chicks, to running a generator during a power outage. For some of these, a basic extension cord is sufficient. But, there are other times when you may require, or at least prefer, a heavy-duty extension cord. We have built most of our heavy-duty shop or generator cords ourselves using scrap wire from other projects or wire that we found at a yard sale. If you have scrap wire like that available to you, then the whole project could cost less than $25. And, even if you have to buy all the materials new, you will still come out ahead on quality. It only takes about 30 minutes to make a much better cord than what is offered at retail locations.

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How to Make Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Dressing from Scratch

05.31.2021 by simplysustainablefamily //

I do not know who the genius was that first discovered the incredibly delicious relationship between sweet and spicy. But, Sweet Chili Sauce is one of the classic examples of this pairing. Now, I have a rather weak mouth when it comes to spicy foods. So, I prefer my Sweet Chili Sauce to be about 60 percent sweet, 30 percent spicy, and 10 percent tangy or sour. I will show you how to make a Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Dressing from scratch with kitchen staples you probably already have in your pantry.

The Sauce works well on meat, pasta, rice, and other main dishes. The Salad Dressing brings a unique flavor to any green or vegetable salad, and can even be used on cooked vegetables.

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Hi, our names are Ruth and Warren, and we live on our family homestead with our 3 sidekicks. We are committed to a sustainable and healthy farm family lifestyle, and we want to take you on that journey with us every single week. We are just crazy enough to find it enjoyable, and we think you may too! You can read more about us here.

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