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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
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The Best Low-Light Houseplants That Are Great For Beginners
Gardening / houseplants

The Best Low-Light Houseplants That Are Great For Beginners

It can be very intimidating to start growing houseplants as a beginner, especially if your house doesn’t have a lot of natural sunlight. Thankfully, there are …

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? …

Bakery Style Buttercream Frosting: A Simple 5-Ingredient Frosting
Recipes / Sweet Treats

Bakery Style Buttercream Frosting: A Simple 5-Ingredient Frosting

A super simple, bakery style sweet buttercream that is perfect for frosting and decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more! Once you try a bit of this …

Vacationing & Raising Chickens – Keep Them Safe While Away
Chickens

Vacationing & Raising Chickens – Keep Them Safe While Away

Are you wondering if vacationing while raising chickens is still possible? The fact of the matter is, when an animal or other living creature depends on …

Cut Flowers In A Vegetable Garden: Mixing Beauty With Benefits
Flowers / Gardening

Cut Flowers In A Vegetable Garden: Mixing Beauty With Benefits

While there is quite a bit of information out there about growing cut flower gardens, what about incorporating those same beautiful flowers into your already established …

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff – Tender Beef In A Rich Sauce
Main Courses / Recipes

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff – Tender Beef In A Rich Sauce

This beef stroganoff version is a simple slow cooker meal that results in tender beef and a rich golden mushroom and onion sauce served over cooked …

Common Myths & Facts About Cast Iron Skillets & Other Cookware
Caring For Cast Iron / Family & Misc

Common Myths & Facts About Cast Iron Skillets & Other Cookware

There are a ton of different myths and interesting facts floating around that make using cast iron skillets and other cookware seem much more complicated and …

Hash Brown Potluck Potatoes – An Easy, Cheesy Funeral Side Dish
Recipes / Side Dishes

Hash Brown Potluck Potatoes – An Easy, Cheesy Funeral Side Dish

This easy cheesy hash brown potatoes is a warm and comforting side dish that is perfect for any family gathering, potluck, or get-together. Whether you call …

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 Grow Lantana: A Heat-Loving Flower With Nonstop Blooms
Flowers / Gardening

How To Grow Lantana: A Heat-Loving Flower With Nonstop Blooms

If you are looking to grow a flower that adds a kaleidoscope of vivid color to your garden but without a lot of fuss, then lantana …

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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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