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 Cleaning Supplies: What Works and What’s Worth It

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Growing Food

What Is a Hugelkultur Raised Bed?

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Growing Food

Which Seasoning Pepper Plants Should You Grow in Your Garden? Our 4 Favorites!

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Natural Living

This is Our Favorite Homemade Toner!

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Raising Animals

7 Types of Backyard Poultry You Can Raise Besides Chickens

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Growing Food

How to Grow Potatoes: A Comprehensive Guide

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Natural Living

Grow Healing Herbs! Best Medicinal Herb Garden Seed Kits and Their Holistic Applications

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Natural Living

What is a Tincture?

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Preserving Food

How to Make DIY Greens Powder With Your Leftover Greens

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Green Living

3 Best Rain Barrels You Can Buy on Amazon Today

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