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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Green Living

3 Best Rain Barrels You Can Buy on Amazon Today

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Raising Animals

Best Beehive Starter Kits to Start Your Beekeeping Journey

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Growing Food

What is Vermicomposting? How to Use Earthworms for a Thriving Garden

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Prepping Suburban Homesteading

8 Ways To Prepare for Storms in the Spring: Homestead Emergency Preparedness

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Cooking from Scratch Prepping

What is Hardtack Bread and How Do You Make It?

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Growing Food

7 Organic Gardening Tips for Suburban Homesteaders: Cultivating Nature’s Way

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Growing Food

Garden Soil Preparation 101: A Guide to Healthy and Bountiful Gardens

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Prepping

Exploring the Bounty of Nature: A Guide to Spring Foraging

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Cooking from Scratch

Sourdough Bread 101: How to Make Your Own Sourdough Starter and Get a Delicious Loaf

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Raising Animals

Best Chicken Coops You Can Buy On Amazon

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