Author: Veronica Sparks

Veronica is a freelance writer, avid gardener, and suburban homesteader. She loves writing about home DIY, gardening, and self-sufficiency, and on any given Saturday, you can find her rewatching New Girl for the 100th time.

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Natural Living

DIY Laundry Detergent: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own

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Natural Living

How to Recycle Food Waste: 8 Ways to Use Those Kitchen Scraps

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Preserving Food

Blanching Vegetables 101

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Growing Food

Perennial Food Plants That Will Yield Harvests for Years

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Growing Food

The Ugly Truth about Grocery Store Produce

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Prepping

What is a “Bug Out Bag,” and What Should Be in Yours?

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Prepping

5 Must-Have Solar-Powered Items You Need On Hand for Emergencies

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Raising Animals

Raising Backyard Chickens: Everything You Need to Know

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Preserving Food

5 Genius Hacks for Preserving Fresh Herbs

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Green Living

How to Collect Rainwater (and Why You Need To)

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