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Image | 4 Vegetables you can plant now for a fall harvest
4 Vegetables you can plant now for a fall harvest
by JW

With Fall upon us, there is still time to get in a few fast growing crops into the garden.  Here are 4 ideas to get you started.  Don't forget about your kale!

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/4-vegetables-you-can-plant-now-fall-garden-harvest.html

4 Vegetables you can plant now for a fall harvest
 by JW

With Fall upon us, there is still time to get in a few fast growing crops into the garden.  Here are 4 ideas to get you started.  Don't forget about your kale!

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/4-vegetables-you-can-plant-now-fall-garden-harvest.html

Image | 7 ways to use an avocado pit
7 ways to use an avocado pit
by JW

Some interesting ways to use the avocado pit and not worry about that hard ball of organic matter sitting around in your compost pile.

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/7-ways-to-use-an-avocado-pit

7 ways to use an avocado pit
 by JW

Some interesting ways to use the avocado pit and not worry about that hard ball of organic matter sitting around in your compost pile.

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/7-ways-to-use-an-avocado-pit

Image | How to Preserve Tomatoes with Dehydration
How to Preserve Tomatoes with Dehydration
by Phil Williams

The end of the summer is the time for tons of tomato production, and preservation becomes necessary. There are many ways to preserve tomatoes, but dehydrating is definitely my favorite because it is simple and dried tomatoes taste great in soups, on top of winter salads, or even plain as chips.

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How to Preserve Tomatoes with Dehydration
 by Phil Williams

The end of the summer is the time for tons of tomato production, and preservation becomes necessary. There are many ways to preserve tomatoes, but dehydrating is definitely my favorite because it is simple and dried tomatoes taste great in soups, on top of winter salads, or even plain as chips.

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Image | Top 5 Common Food-Storing Errors You May Be Making
Top 5 Common Food-Storing Errors You May Be Making
by JW

So good tips to maximize the effectiveness of your food storage and avoid loss and spoilage by keeping in mind these other methods of putting up food.

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/top-5-common-food-storing-errors-you-may-be-making/

Top 5 Common Food-Storing Errors You May Be Making
 by JW

So good tips to maximize the effectiveness of your food storage and avoid loss and spoilage by keeping in mind these other methods of putting up food.

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/top-5-common-food-storing-errors-you-may-be-making/

Image | 8 Gardening Foods That You Can Regrow From Table Scraps
8 Gardening Foods That You Can Regrow From Table Scraps
by JW

Learn how you can re-grow various plants and fruits and veggies from the scraps and waste products from your food preparations.

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/8-gardening-foods-that-you-can-regrow-from-table-scraps/

8 Gardening Foods That You Can Regrow From Table Scraps
 by JW

Learn how you can re-grow various plants and fruits and veggies from the scraps and waste products from your food preparations.

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/8-gardening-foods-that-you-can-regrow-from-table-scraps/

Image | How to Harvest and Store Potatoes
How to Harvest and Store Potatoes
by Phil Williams

Potatoes are an excellent source of calories that can be easily stored up for the winter. All you need is a cool, dark, humid place free from any rodents.

1. Dig up your potatoes after the plant has died back. Pick a dry day, and use a potato fork to carefully uproot your mounds of potatoes.

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How to Harvest and Store Potatoes
 by Phil Williams

Potatoes are an excellent source of calories that can be easily stored up for the winter. All you need is a cool, dark, humid place free from any rodents.

1. Dig up your potatoes after the plant has died back. Pick a dry day, and use a potato fork to carefully uproot your mounds of potatoes.

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Image | End-of-Summer Food Preservation Guide
End-of-Summer Food Preservation Guide
by JW

A great overview of the many different techniques to preserve food and put away the bounty of your garden.

http://www.motherearthliving.com/food-and-recipes/food-preservation/food-preservation-guide-zm0z14sozpit.aspx

End-of-Summer Food Preservation Guide
 by JW

A great overview of the many different techniques to preserve food and put away the bounty of your garden.

http://www.motherearthliving.com/food-and-recipes/food-preservation/food-preservation-guide-zm0z14sozpit.aspx

Image | Survival Skills – Fire Making with a Hand Drill
Survival Skills – Fire Making with a Hand Drill
by JW

Learn the basics of making fire with the hand drill method.  Also check out the the WSID article on 9 Ways to Make Fire Without Matches.

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/survival-skills-hand-drill-fire-making

Survival Skills – Fire Making with a Hand Drill
 by JW

Learn the basics of making fire with the hand drill method.  Also check out the the WSID article on 9 Ways to Make Fire Without Matches.

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/survival-skills-hand-drill-fire-making

Image | 4 Ways to Raise Livestock Without Chemicals
4 Ways to Raise Livestock Without Chemicals
by JW

4 great tips to keep livestock off the chemical pharmaceuticals and have them on natural methods for preventing and treating common ailments.

http://anamericanhomestead.com/4-ways-to-raise-livestock-without-chemicals/

4 Ways to Raise Livestock Without Chemicals
 by JW

4 great tips to keep livestock off the chemical pharmaceuticals and have them on natural methods for preventing and treating common ailments.

http://anamericanhomestead.com/4-ways-to-raise-livestock-without-chemicals/

Image | The 10 Mistakes of Raising Chickens
The 10 Mistakes of Raising Chickens
by bgarrett

Raising chickens can be a very rewarding process. Besides providing you with fresh eggs, it can also be a teaching resource for your children and a way for you to become self-sufficient.

However, there are a few mistakes that people make when they first start raising chickens. Check out this list below and add your mistakes at the bottom to help others learn.
The 10 Mistakes of Raising Chickens
 by bgarrett

Raising chickens can be a very rewarding process. Besides providing you with fresh eggs, it can also be a teaching resource for your children and a way for you to become self-sufficient.

However, there are a few mistakes that people make when they first start raising chickens. Check out this list below and add your mistakes at the bottom to help others learn.
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