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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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The Benefits Of Dandelions – More Than Just A Backyard “Weed”
Gardening / Pests & Misc

The Benefits Of Dandelions – More Than Just A Backyard “Weed”

You might consider them to be obnoxious weeds that can survive some pretty harsh conditions. However, there are actually some pretty great benefits to allowing dandelions …

Different Chicken Combs And Why It Matters To Your Climate
Chickens

Different Chicken Combs And Why It Matters To Your Climate

When it comes to chicken combs – that odd little red part that sits on top of a chicken’s head – they might all look the …

Breakfast Pan Pizza – A Perfect Meal For Morning Or Night
Breakfasts / Recipes

Breakfast Pan Pizza – A Perfect Meal For Morning Or Night

A simple yet delicious homemade pan pizza that is topped with your favorite breakfast foods. It combines a creamy sausage and gravy sauce with scrambled eggs, …

Vegetable Garden Trap Crops – 6 Great Companion Plants
Gardening / Pests & Misc

Vegetable Garden Trap Crops – 6 Great Companion Plants

Growing trap crops is a great way to naturally control unwanted pests like aphids, Japanese beetles, and squash vine borers in your vegetable garden without resorting …

Trellising Tomato Plants – Ways To Support Garden Tomatoes
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

Trellising Tomato Plants – Ways To Support Garden Tomatoes

When it comes to growing tomato plants, they can grow to massive heights. This is especially the case with indeterminate or vining tomato plants. In order …

How To Dehydrate Mushrooms Using An Oven Or Dehydrator
Misc Recipes / Recipes

How To Dehydrate Mushrooms Using An Oven Or Dehydrator

Whether you grow them yourself, forage for them in the woods, or purchase them from the grocery store or farmer’s markets, a great way to extend …

10 Edible Weeds – Plants To Forage From Your Own Backyard
Family & Misc / Misc Articles / Pests & Misc

10 Edible Weeds – Plants To Forage From Your Own Backyard

While many “weeds” can be a pain in the butt to get rid of from your backyard, the good news is that you might not want …

Garden Planting Tips For Both Seeds And Transplanting Seedlings
Gardening

Garden Planting Tips For Both Seeds And Transplanting Seedlings

When it comes time for planting your garden, following a few simple tips will go a long way in ensuring that your vegetables and flowers germinate …

Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls – Soft & Fluffy Savory Rolls
Recipes / Sourdough & Baked Goods

Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls – Soft & Fluffy Savory Rolls

Homemade soft and fluffy dinner rolls that are easy to make with just a few simple pantry ingredients, and can be on the table in about …

Why Food Sticks To Cast Iron & What To Do About It
Caring For Cast Iron / Family & Misc

Why Food Sticks To Cast Iron & What To Do About It

When it comes to cooking with cast iron, there are a few main reasons why your food sticks to your cookware. Thankfully, a few simple changes …

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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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