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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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  • Gardening
    • 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
  • About Me
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How To Plant And Grow Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii)
Flowers / Gardening

How To Plant And Grow Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii)

Want to learn how to plant and grow annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) in your garden this year? Then you’ve come to the right place! When most …

Simple Weeknight Lasagna – A Hearty Comfort Meal
Main Courses / Recipes

Simple Weeknight Lasagna – A Hearty Comfort Meal

There is nothing quite like a warm, bubbling lasagna baking away in the oven. But with SO many recipes out there, why not try a lasagna …

The Truth About Low-Maintenance Gardening – Is It Possible?
Garden Design / Gardening

The Truth About Low-Maintenance Gardening – Is It Possible?

Having a low-maintenance gardening setup might sound great in theory, but is it really possible? The idea of all that weeding, watering, dealing with pests, and …

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 …

Instant Pot White Rice – Easily Cook Perfect White Rice
Recipes / Side Dishes

Instant Pot White Rice – Easily Cook Perfect White Rice

Use your Instant Pot to cook light and fluffy, delicious white rice in about 30 minutes to enjoy as a simple side dish or to add …

10 Simple Ways To Reduce Food Waste At Home
Family & Misc / Misc Articles

10 Simple Ways To Reduce Food Waste At Home

When you decide to reduce food waste in your home, the goal isn’t to become “zero waste”. That is just too impractical for most people. Instead, …

Myths Or Facts On Chicken Eggs: What Is Actually True
Chickens

Myths Or Facts On Chicken Eggs: What Is Actually True

When you start raising backyard chickens or purchase farm-fresh eggs instead of store-bought, you might be left wondering about whether the facts you have heard about …

The Benefits Of Gardening – Going Beyond Just Growing Food
Gardening / Pests & Misc

The Benefits Of Gardening – Going Beyond Just Growing Food

Gardening is more than just a practical hobby or pastime. In fact, there are many benefits that go far beyond just harvesting food. Whether you have …

Homemade Rhubarb Pie Made Using Fresh Or Frozen Rhubarb
Recipes / Sweet Treats / Uncategorized

Homemade Rhubarb Pie Made Using Fresh Or Frozen Rhubarb

A sweet yet tangy homemade rhubarb pie recipe that is made from scratch using fresh or frozen rhubarb and two prepared pie crusts. Around where I …

Growing Tulips Guide: Step-by-Step From Planting To Harvesting
Gardening / Growing & Harvesting

Growing Tulips Guide: Step-by-Step From Planting To Harvesting

From planting tulip bulbs in the fall to harvesting the blooms in the spring and everything in between, learn all you need to know about growing …

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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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