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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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    • Flowers
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    • Garden Design
    • Pests & Misc
  • Preserving
  • Recipes
    • Main Courses
    • Side Dishes
    • Sweet Treats
    • Breakfasts
    • Baked Goods & Sourdough
    • Misc Recipes
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Category: Seeds & Planting

How To Plant & Grow Seed Potatoes Using Grow Bags
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

How To Plant & Grow Seed Potatoes Using Grow Bags

One of the easiest and earliest vegetables to plant and grow is potatoes, but unlike most garden crops, they grow from seed potatoes as opposed to …

Tips On Planting Onion Sets In The Spring
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Tips On Planting Onion Sets In The Spring

If you are looking to harvest huge onion bulbs this summer, then you need to start by planting onion sets this spring. Onions are typically grown …

How To Easily Grow Tomatoes In Your Own Backyard
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting / Seeds & Planting

How To Easily Grow Tomatoes In Your Own Backyard

If you are looking for simple tips to easily grow tomatoes in your garden this year, then I’ve got you covered! One of the best parts …

The Advantages Of Starting Tomato Seeds Indoors This Spring
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

The Advantages Of Starting Tomato Seeds Indoors This Spring

If you want to grow some amazing tomato plants this summer, then I highly encourage you to consider starting your plants from seeds indoors – the …

How To Save And Use Eggshells In Your Garden
Chickens / Gardening / Pests & Misc / Seeds & Planting

How To Save And Use Eggshells In Your Garden

Eggshells are an excellent free resource that you can save and use in your garden in several different ways. If you are like our family and …

How To Save Marigold Seeds – Easily Harvest Seeds For Spring
Flowers / Gardening / Seeds & Planting

How To Save Marigold Seeds – Easily Harvest Seeds For Spring

One of the best ways to save money while gardening is by harvesting and storing seeds, and marigold flowers are one of the easiest types of …

Planting A Garden Cover Crop – Protect And Improve Your Soil
Compost & Mulch / Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Planting A Garden Cover Crop – Protect And Improve Your Soil

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of all the benefits of planting a cover crop in your garden this year! It’s a practice that …

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 …

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 …

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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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