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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
    • Compost & Mulch
    • Flowers
    • houseplants
    • Garden Design
    • Pests & Misc
  • Preserving
  • Recipes
    • Main Courses
    • Side Dishes
    • Sweet Treats
    • Breakfasts
    • Baked Goods & Sourdough
    • Misc Recipes
  • Chickens
  • Family & Misc
    • Homestead Updates
    • Caring For Cast Iron
    • Misc Articles
    • Printables
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Category: Seeds & Planting

Different Cucumber Types And Their Best Uses
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

Different Cucumber Types And Their Best Uses

There are so many different types and varieties of cucumber seeds and seedlings available on the market today that it can be a bit overwhelming when …

April Planting Guide – What Can I Plant Now In Growing Zone 5
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

April Planting Guide – What Can I Plant Now In Growing Zone 5

If you are looking for a basic vegetable garden planting guide for the month of April and live in Growing Zone 5, then this is the …

Beginner-Friendly Vegetables To Grow For High Yields
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

Beginner-Friendly Vegetables To Grow For High Yields

If you are new to gardening, it can be overwhelming trying to pick out vegetables that are beginner-friendly, require little maintenance, and still produce a decent …

Determinate and Indeterminate Potatoes: What You Need To Know
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Determinate and Indeterminate Potatoes: What You Need To Know

I’m sure that you’ve heard that there are indeterminate and determinate tomatoes, but did you know that there are also different types of potatoes as well? …

Understanding Plant Terms: Gardening Buzzwords & Seed Labels
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Understanding Plant Terms: Gardening Buzzwords & Seed Labels

When it comes to purchasing garden seeds or plants from your local garden center, it can be super easy to get overwhelmed or confused with all …

How To Read And Understand Seed Packet Information
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

How To Read And Understand Seed Packet Information

If you are a beginner gardener, trying to read and understand seed packet information can be very overwhelming and intimidating. All of those terms, numbers, dates, …

Indoor Seed Starting 101 – A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Indoor Seed Starting 101 – A Complete Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve always wanted to try starting garden seeds indoors but have never known where to begin or really how it works, then this Indoor Seed …

6 Steps For Winter Sowing – Starting Garden Seeds Outside
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

6 Steps For Winter Sowing – Starting Garden Seeds Outside

Winter sowing is a simple and inexpensive way to start many of your garden seeds outside, and these 6 steps will walk you through the whole …

Best Free Seed Catalogs – Ordering Seeds From Catalogs
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Best Free Seed Catalogs – Ordering Seeds From Catalogs

One of the best things that occurs during the frigid winter months for us home gardeners and semi homesteaders is the arrival of seed catalogs in …

Buying Garden Seeds Online – 8 Tips For Purchasing Seeds Online
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Buying Garden Seeds Online – 8 Tips For Purchasing Seeds Online

As soon as the last page in your yearly calendar gets flipped, it’s time to start thinking about buying garden seeds, and thankfully, that’s super easy …

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Hello and thanks for stopping by! I'm Chelsea, the writer and photographer behind Semi Homestead Life. As a wife and a mom of two teens, I attempt to incorporate basic homesteading practices while still staying practical in today's crazy life. You won't find AI/purchased articles or photos here; only my own stuff! I hope you enjoy being here and decide to stick around for a while!

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