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Get to know Samantha from Green Pig Farm!!

Well, guys, I finally did it!! I met with Freddy Vasquez from FXV Digital, where we donned headphones and turned on the mics to talk about homesteading. This was the

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What Does Green Pig Farm Grow in Their Garden?

What Does Green Pig Farm Grow in Their Garden?

We often get questions about what we grow in the garden, so we thought we’d share what we have planted this year, as well as how we preserve it. This

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How to Cure, Prep, and Store Garlic

You’ve picked your garlic. But, now what? Let’s talk about how to cure, prep, and store garlic to get the maximum shelf life. (If you want to learn how to

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How to Grow Garlic in 3 Easy Steps

How to Grow Garlic in 3 Easy Steps

Garlic. A cousin to the onion. Culinary deliciousness. Easy to grow. Have you wanted to grow garlic, but haven’t the foggiest on how to start? Here is a step-by-step guide

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Making Sauerkraut in a Jar -The Quart Jar Method

Making Sauerkraut in a Jar -The Quart Jar Method

What is sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a German word that means “sour cabbage.” Although this German word appears to be the most popular name for this side dish, fermented cabbage is

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Did My Lettuce Bolt? The What and Why of Bolting

Did My Lettuce Bolt? The What and Why of Bolting

You’ve been enjoying lettuce for weeks when all of a sudden you walk out to your garden and see this tall tree-like plant where your greens had been happily growing.

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The #1 Garden Item to Plant

The #1 Garden Item to Plant

BEANS If we had to vote on only one item to grow in the garden, it would be beans. Why? First, beans are loaded with plant-based protein Second, beans can

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DIY Inexpensive Vertical Trellis

DIY Inexpensive Vertical Trellis

So, you’ve spent nearly every dollar you have on your favorite seeds, a few bags of compost, and cages for your tomato plants. It’s nothing new this year, but you

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Three Easiest and most Versatile Plants for Beginner Gardeners

Three Easiest and most Versatile Plants for Beginner Gardeners

It’s the Spring of 2020, and we’re experiencing a whole new way of living –at a mask-donning-distance of at least six feet. School and university buildings are closed, and the

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The 7 Essential Items You Need to Start Gardening

The 7 Essential Items You Need to Start Gardening

Are you struggling to find fresh fruits and veggies for your family? Do you see your friends posting pictures of their beautiful produce and have “produce envy?”  Are you sick

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