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Semi Homestead Life

Living a semi homestead life while staying realistic in today's crazy world.

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    • Seeds & Planting
    • Growing & Harvesting
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    • houseplants
    • Garden Design
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  • Preserving
  • Recipes
    • Main Courses
    • Side Dishes
    • Sweet Treats
    • Breakfasts
    • Baked Goods & Sourdough
    • Misc Recipes
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What To Plant In October For Growing Zone 5
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

What To Plant In October For Growing Zone 5

Now that October has arrived here in Growing Zone 5, the fall season is in full swing. Even though your vegetable and flower gardens are probably …

Dehydrated Apple Slices – Maple Sugar & Cinnamon Dried Apples
Preserving / Recipes

Dehydrated Apple Slices – Maple Sugar & Cinnamon Dried Apples

Delicious dehydrated apple slices are a healthy, shelf-stable snack that you can make using a dehydrator. Enjoy them as-is or add a bit of maple sugar …

Prepare Raised Beds For Winter – 6 Simple Steps To Take
Garden Design / Gardening

Prepare Raised Beds For Winter – 6 Simple Steps To Take

After you harvest the last of the produce and pick the last flower blooms from your plants, it can be tempting to call it quits on …

October Gardening Checklist – 7 Tasks For Growing Zone 5
Gardening

October Gardening Checklist – 7 Tasks For Growing Zone 5

When you live in Growing Zone 5, you know that October signals the end of the gardening season, but that doesn’t mean you don’t still have …

Freezing Diced Onions – A Simple But Useful Cooking Shortcut
Preserving

Freezing Diced Onions – A Simple But Useful Cooking Shortcut

Save time, money, and the hassle of dicing onions every single time a recipe calls for it by bulk freezing diced onions ahead of time. A …

Can You Compost Tomato Plants? The Dos and Don’ts
Compost & Mulch / Gardening

Can You Compost Tomato Plants? The Dos and Don’ts

One question that often gets asked in the gardening world is whether or not you can compost tomato plants and tomatoes. While in some cases, this …

Why Chickens Stop Laying Eggs: The 9 Most Common Reasons
Chickens

Why Chickens Stop Laying Eggs: The 9 Most Common Reasons

One day, your chickens provide you with an endless supply of freshly laid eggs. The next thing you know, you open the nesting boxes only to …

Safe Canning Resources: Why Tested Canning Recipes Matter
Preserving

Safe Canning Resources: Why Tested Canning Recipes Matter

When it comes to home canning, it’s best to use safe and tested canning recipes from trusted resources, not only so you can enjoy eating the …

Foil-Wrapped Sausage And Vegetables – A Simple Oven Recipe
Main Courses / Recipes

Foil-Wrapped Sausage And Vegetables – A Simple Oven Recipe

A foil-wrapped, all-in-one meal made from smoked sausage, your favorite vegetables, and delicious seasonings for a quick and simple dinner with minimal cleanup. Whether you want …

Preserving Garden Harvests Based On Available Time & Energy
Preserving

Preserving Garden Harvests Based On Available Time & Energy

If you are drowning in garden produce by the end of the growing season, then you aren’t alone! Thankfully, there are plenty of ways of preserving …

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Hello! I'm Chelsea, the sole writer & photographer behind Semi Homestead Life. I have been gardening for over 10 years, growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit, and more in a 1,200 square foot garden here in rural Illinois. I also like to share from-scratch cooking and baking recipes, chicken raising tips, and other realistic and practical semi-homesteading tips you can implement in your own busy life.

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