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DIY Stinging Nettle Fertilizer

DIY Stinging Nettle Fertilizer You probably know by now that our family loves stinging nettles. If you have yet to read our previous posts about foraging for nettles and incorporating…

7 Eco-Friendly Tips for Using Fall Leaves

We had a huge rainstorm last week, and the next day, most of the trees in my garden dropped all their leaves.

With so many leaves on the ground,…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Oct, 02, 2023
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Leafy Greens To Grow in the Fall

We’re getting our garden ready for winter vegetables. Planning and plotting out what we will grow next season here in zone 10B (San Diego, California) is so much…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Sep, 09, 2023
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Growing Food for the Future of Our Planet

“Growing your own food may be one of the most powerful steps you can take for the health of yourself, your family, and your planet.” ― Lindsay…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Aug, 27, 2023
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Vertical Gardens: Grow More in a Small Space

We’ve moved to Sweden, and of course, one of the first things we’ve done here is plant our new vegetable garden!

Our new garden differs from our previous…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Jul, 23, 2023
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Freezing Summer Veggies

Freezing Summer Veggies
I don’t know about you, but this summer I have been awash in the bounty from my container garden. So many tomatoes, I was forced to make sauce because I couldn’t use…