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Depending on where you live, you may have to prepare for your hive the winter. That being said, some of the suggestions below may not apply to all beekeepers. Nevertheless, putting your bees into hibernation mode needs to be discussed. I, Matthew Davies, know that the calendar still shows it is October (which is technically…
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Starting a homestead from scratch can be a complicated task. Many projects must be undertaken. One of these projects is finding a stable food supply. When you first start your homestead, you should have the understanding that you will need to purchase some of your food. That is fine. In time, you will be able…
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As the saying goes, you have to have the right tools for the job. When I, Matthew Davies, first started fishing, I would bring along littler more than my pole and a container of worms. Over time, I began to realize that worms were not the best bait to use in every situation. As I…
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After reading my, Matthew Davies, first few blogs, you have decided you are very interested in beekeeping. I think that is excellent news. While jumping into something headfirst can be a lot of fun, in this case, you would be better off to have a bit of preparation. Before committing fully to keeping bees, please…
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When you are not living off-grid, you take for granted certain conveniences. One such convenience is potting soil for your garden. Fortunately, you can make your own compost for your garden and it’s often better for your garden and for the environment. It is for this reason that I, Matthew Davies, am going to help…
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Depending on where you live, summer can be a great time of year. On the other hand, some people live in places that experience extreme heat. If you are lucky enough to have air conditioning, it will provide you with a respite from high summer temperatures and humidity when you need to spend extensive time…
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Lately, an increasing number of people are becoming fed up with the rising prices of living on the grid. Their responses range from cutting the cord on cable and satellite companies to full-blown zero investment in any paid services or utilities. Where you fall within that scope is entirely up to you. If you have…
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When summer winds down and the trees begin to don their colorful fall foliage, many anglers, in turn, -hang their fishing gear up to dry. What a lot of them don’t realize is that fall is a fantastic season for fishing. Matthew Davies loves to go fishing in autumn. Why? The fish are on a…
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If you are packing for your first fishing trip, Matthew Davies has a little bit of advice for you. In our last blog, we went over the basic tips for selecting a line and lures. Here, we’ll take a look at a few other things you might want to bring with you on your very…
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There are multiple ways to pass the time, but Matthew Davies feels there are few as wholesome and complete as fishing. Not only do you get to spend time outdoors, soaking up the sun, but with some luck, you will also catch dinner! How do we get started? The first thing you need is access…
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