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How to Tan a Hide, Naturally, in 10 Steps
So, you’ve gotten your hands on a deer skin and you want to turn it into leather. This is an exciting moment! We’re going to walk you through how to tan a hide, naturally, in 10 steps with the wet-scrape brain tanning method. Using all natural materials and getting a ... Read more
How to Save Money Building a Tiny House
Are you looking for ways to save money building a tiny house? Look no further! Here at Wild Abundance, we’ve designed and built dozens of tiny homes using various money-saving techniques. In this post, we’ll share some cost saving tips for building a tiny house on a budget. Break down ... Read more
Growing Your Own Garlic
There’s nothing quite like homegrown garlic. The rich, robust flavor of garden-grown garlic truly shines compared to what’s available in the grocery store. And growing your own garlic is rewarding and relatively simple. In this post, we’ll teach you how to grow your own garlic from an individual clove to ... Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Watering a Garden
Water is life! Watering a garden is as essential as sunshine, seeds, and soil. Both too much and too little water can be harmful to plants, so striking a balance is key. No matter where you live, and what amount of rainfall you get, there are water-honoring strategies that will ... Read more
Beginner’s Guide to Growing Green Beans
Growing green beans is one of the most rewarding things you can do in a garden. That’s because green beans tend to do well, even in poorer soils. Plus, each plant can yield a significant amount of beans to eat. Green beans are botanically identical to dry beans or cooking ... Read more
Fall Gardening – When and what to plant for success
If your idea of vegetable gardening only involves a spring flurry and summer bounty, it’s time to explore the rewarding world of fall gardening and what to plant for success. Just imagine: sowing seeds when the soil is plenty warm for high germination rates; maturing crops after the first ... Read more
How to Grow Microgreens
If your green thumb is itching to sow seeds in the chilly winter months, then growing microgreens will likely be a fun and tasty solution for you. That’s because they’re easy to grow indoors at all times of year. These tiny treats are incredibly nutrient dense and are a sweet ... Read more
Ordering Seeds – Plus How to Store and Organize Them
All gardens start with seeds (and sun and soil and rain and love, of course). And in this modern age, most of us gardeners will order at least some of our seeds from seed companies. So, to help you order the right amounts of the right seeds for your garden, ... Read more
Independent Garden Seed Companies
We’re excited to share a list of independent garden seed companies from all over the United States. These are companies that we’ve bought from, learned from, and/or been inspired by. It’s by no means an exhaustive list. If you have an addition to suggest, please email us at gardening@wildabundance.net. During ... Read more
How to Plant a Tree?
Planting a tree is a remarkable, rewarding, and fairly simple act. Here’s a guide to help you be successful, so that your efforts (and trees) will have the best chance of bearing fruit. Steps to planting a tree: Dig a hole Prepare and amend the hole Backfill the hole (no ... Read more
Reality Checks for Raising Animals
You can raise your own eggs, milk, meat, and more, even in a moderately-sized backyard. Indeed, animals are an important part of land-based living and food security for many people. Along with edible gifts, animals provide other services, too. From manure fertilizer, to help with weed management, to the joy ... Read more
Favorite Zucchini Recipe – Crema de Calabacín
Do you have more zucchinis than you know what to do with? Are you looking for a new recipe that makes even slightly overgrown zucchinis shine? This simple and satisfying soup of Spanish origin will help you find gratitude for zucchini’s generosity. When you whip up and enjoy your first ... Read more
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