What To Leave In Your Fall Garden To Provide For Wildlife All Winter Long

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

You can embrace the beauty of autumn while still promoting biodiversity in your garden. When the gardening season comes to a close, there’s still a way your garden can provide… for wildlife!

It’s not what you add, but what you leave that provides so well for birds & beneficial insects when the cold wind blows. I’m sharing things you can leave in your garden to provide for wildlife and create vibrant biodiversity in your garden. 

Fall gardening - What to leave in your garden to provide for wildlife over winter. #TexasHomesteader

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Grandma’s Kitchen: Old Fashioned Tips For Zero-Waste Living!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

How would grandma have done things in her kitchen? I’ve been seeing this question a lot on social media lately.

But it’s interesting food for thought, especially for those striving to reduce waste and save a little money too in their own kitchens. Let’s see how grandma would have done it.

Did you ever stop and wonder "How would grandma do this?" Oh yeah, grandma was the queen of "Use Whatcha Got"! She got by fine without plastic & disposables. #TexasHomesteader

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The Ultimate Guide For Planting A Tree: Step-By-Step Guide For Success

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Planting a tree can not only beautify your surroundings but also improve air quality, provide a habitat for wildlife and even potentially save you money on your electric bill.

We’ll walk you through the proper way to plant a tree: how to choose the best tree for your area, the proper ways to plant and how to care for the newly-planted tree afterward too. 

How To Properly Plant A Tree For A Healthy Start. #TexasHomesteader

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5 Frugal Things: Discounts on Travel, Gifts, Food and Repairs!

Texas Homesteader ~ 

Today I’m sharing 5 Frugal Things I did to easily save some cold hard cash this week. Everything from discounts on travel, gifts, food and more. 

We all could use to save a few bucks these days, #amiright??! If you need a little inspiration yourself, check it out! 

Come see this week's 5 frugal things to save money. #TexasHomesteader

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Preparedness For Beginners: Steps Anyone Can Take Right Now!

by Texas Homesteader ~  

September is National Preparedness Month. Whether you want to be prepared for the unexpected or just become less reliant on others, there are many simple things you can do now to be more prepared for an uncertain future.

Strong storms? Hurricanes? Earthquakes? Supply disruptions? Preparedness is key! We’ll break down simple steps even beginners can take to be better prepared for emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness for Beginners - Lightening storm, rain clouds #TexasHomesteader

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