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

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Category: Growing & Harvesting

5 Gardening Lessons To Be Aware Of And Accept As Facts
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

5 Gardening Lessons To Be Aware Of And Accept As Facts

When it comes to gardening, there are 5 big lessons that seem to be pretty universal, no matter where you live or how much gardening you …

Pruning Tomatoes – Which Tomato Plants To Prune, Why & How
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

Pruning Tomatoes – Which Tomato Plants To Prune, Why & How

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables (actually fruit) to grow in home gardens, but did you know that some plants require pruning in order …

Hand-Pollinating Zucchini & Other Squash: 2 Steps For High Yields
Flowers / Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

Hand-Pollinating Zucchini & Other Squash: 2 Steps For High Yields

Hand-pollinating zucchini and other types of squash is an easy way to help guarantee that your plants produce fruit. Are you noticing that your squash plants …

Watering Garden Tips – How Often, When, Where & How Much
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

Watering Garden Tips – How Often, When, Where & How Much

Looking for some simple tips on properly watering your vegetable garden so you can keep your plants healthy and producing well all summer long? For most …

6 Tomato Companion Plants – And 4 To Avoid Planting Nearby!
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

6 Tomato Companion Plants – And 4 To Avoid Planting Nearby!

If you plan on including tomato plants in your garden this summer, then you should really think about taking advantage of using companion plants! To help, …

Tips On Choosing Fruit Trees – What To Know Before You Grow!
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

Tips On Choosing Fruit Trees – What To Know Before You Grow!

Whether you plant your fruit trees in the early spring months or during the fall, there are a few key tips to keep in mind when …

Homegrown Popcorn – From Planting In Your Garden To Popping!
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Uncategorized

Homegrown Popcorn – From Planting In Your Garden To Popping!

There’s nothing quite like the freshness and flavor of homegrown popcorn, but did you know that you can grow this popular snack right in your own …

Growing Zucchini Vertically Or Not – How To Grow Zucchini Plants
Garden Design / Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

Growing Zucchini Vertically Or Not – How To Grow Zucchini Plants

Did you know that growing zucchini plants vertically has a lot of great advantages that you can implement in your garden this spring and summer? If …

Growing Strawflowers – The Everlasting Flower With Paper Blooms
Flowers / Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

Growing Strawflowers – The Everlasting Flower With Paper Blooms

Known as everlasting flowers or paper daisies, strawflowers are a great addition for growing in your vegetable garden. Not only do they add bright pops of …

Planting Fruit Trees In Spring For Healthy And Productive Trees
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

Planting Fruit Trees In Spring For Healthy And Productive Trees

The early spring months are a great time of the year for planting fruit trees and adding long-living, heavy-producing crops to your property! While we have …

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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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