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Semi Homestead Life

Semi Homestead Life

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

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    • Seeds & Planting
    • Growing & Harvesting
    • Compost & Mulch
    • Flowers
    • houseplants
    • Garden Design
    • Pests & Misc
  • Preserving
  • Recipes
    • Main Courses
    • Side Dishes
    • Sweet Treats
    • Breakfasts
    • Baked Goods & Sourdough
    • Misc Recipes
  • Chickens
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Category: Gardening

Saving Nasturtium Seeds – Grow Amazing Plants All For Free!
Gardening / Preserving / Seeds & Planting

Saving Nasturtium Seeds – Grow Amazing Plants All For Free!

There are so many different types of seeds you could be saving from your garden each year, and one of the best ones to save is …

Nightcrawlers & Redworms – Beneficial Earthworms For Gardeners!
Gardening / Pests & Misc

Nightcrawlers & Redworms – Beneficial Earthworms For Gardeners!

While you might not think about what goes on below your feet, both nightcrawlers and redworms are super beneficial for gardeners. And while they might appear …

Favorite Garden Flowers Of 2023 – For More Than Just Looks!
Flowers / Gardening

Favorite Garden Flowers Of 2023 – For More Than Just Looks!

While growing vegetables is the main priority in my garden each year, I also like to incorporate some of my favorite flowers as well. And from …

Plant Fruit Trees In The Fall – Get A Head Start On Spring Growth!
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Plant Fruit Trees In The Fall – Get A Head Start On Spring Growth!

Most people associate planting fruit trees with the early spring weather, especially if you are from the Midwest. However, the fall is actually a great time …

Fermenting Tomato Seeds – Save Your Favorite Tomato Plants!
Gardening / Preserving / Seeds & Planting

Fermenting Tomato Seeds – Save Your Favorite Tomato Plants!

If you are looking for a simple way to preserve your favorite tomato plants year after year, then you need to try fermenting tomato seeds! It’s …

Planting Garlic In The Fall For A Huge Summer Harvest
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Planting Garlic In The Fall For A Huge Summer Harvest

If you want to enjoy large, delicious garlic bulbs in the summer, then planting your garlic in the fall is a must! The fall is the …

How To Harvest And Cure Garlic For Long-Term Storage
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Preserving

How To Harvest And Cure Garlic For Long-Term Storage

I want to show you just how easy it is to harvest and cure your own garlic crop so you can enjoy it long into the …

Mid-Summer Garden Update – How’s 2023 Going So Far
Gardening / Homestead Updates

Mid-Summer Garden Update – How’s 2023 Going So Far

It’s the beginning of August and I figured it is about time for a mid-summer garden update. I want to show you what’s growing well and …

How To Use Galvanized Buckets As Growing Containers
Garden Design / Gardening

How To Use Galvanized Buckets As Growing Containers

Want to know how to use antique galvanized buckets and tubs as growing containers for your favorite flowers or vegetables? If you are like me, you …

The No-Till Method – Great Idea, But Is It Practical For Everyone?
Garden Design / Gardening

The No-Till Method – Great Idea, But Is It Practical For Everyone?

I love the idea of using a no-till method in my garden spaces. I know all about the advantages of leaving the soil as is and …

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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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