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Start Here · 26/02/2022

What This Website Can Give You For Free

what exactly is this blog about? Achieving the life you desire I am driven to succeed, to achieve, and to conquer my dreams. My biggest dream being FAMILY. All I have ever wanted since I can remember is to raise a whole bunch of kids on …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 22/02/2022

How To Restore And Clean Cast Iron

Cast iron is like the hidden gem in a kitchen. Although it's growing in popularity, it's still uncharted territory for a lot of people. Using cast iron in a modern day kitchen may seem like too much work and effort, but trust me when I say IT'S …

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Farm & Food Production · 21/02/2022

Top Tips For a No Fail Vegetable Garden

These top tips for a no fail vegetable garden are all things that I live by for my gardens! I've had many different types of gardens and these tips I'm about to share with you always ring true for a successful vegetable garden! Vegetable …

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Intentional Living · 14/02/2022

Family Friendly Valentine’s Day Activities That Spread Love

Make your family's February meaningful with these family friendly Valentine's Day activities that spread love and cheer! Check out these family friendly Valentine's Day activities that spread love, and don't forget to grab the printable version …

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Intentional Living · 12/02/2022

Date Night Ideas When You’re Off Grid With Kids

Sometimes it's challenging to come up with date night ideas when you're off grid with kids, especially if they're young. But with a little creativity and an open mind you and your spouse can still enjoy special moments together! Most of the …

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Home Decor · 10/02/2022

10 Affordable Designer Level Things To Buy At Ikea

I picked these 10 affordable designer level things to buy at ikea because they are items I have personally bought and can attest to. I'm not making any money from this post, it's my own opinion and experience! These 10 affordable designer …

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Home-Centred Income · 08/02/2022

10 Money Making Strategies For Your Macrame Business

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Cleaning & Home Care · 07/02/2022

The Easy Way To Restore Your Glass Cookware

In today's post I will show you the easy way to restore your glass cookware with just a few simple steps. It's sure to bring you great results and keep your glassware functioning in your kitchen for years to come! Make the dirty clean …

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Home-Centred Income · 04/02/2022

20 Macrame Ideas To Make And Sell For Under $20

I hope these 20 macrame ideas to make and sell for under $20 will inspire you and help you succeed with your macrame business! The benefit of selling items under $20 Having pieces in your collection that are priced under $20 is a great …

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Intentional Living · 03/02/2022

Romantic Bible Verses To Read Together This Valentine’s Day

Oh boy do I love Valentine's Day! And in this post of Romantic Bible Verses To Read Together This Valentine's Day, I share with you some of my favourite Bible verses about romantic love. Be sure to download the PDF so that you and your spouse can …

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A Lovely Place Called Home
A Lovely Place Called Home

This podcast is a practical tool for your homesteading toolbelt. Each episode walks through the real numbers, systems, and decisions behind building a working homestead — not the aesthetic version, the functional one. We break down cost analyses, infrastructure planning, off-grid setups, livestock math, garden yields, land considerations, and whether an idea actually makes financial and logistical sense for your life.

If you’ve ever wondered “Could we really do this?” — this is where we run the numbers and find out. No hype. No fantasy. Just clear thinking, grounded strategy, and honest evaluation so you can build something stable, sustainable, and strong for your family.

How To Set Up Your First Raised Bed Garden & Succeed Year ONE Ep.11
byMicheon Hutchings

If you’ve been wanting to start a vegetable garden but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, what to plant, or how to make it work, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to set up your first raised bed vegetable garden in a way that is simple, realistic, and built for success in your very first year.

This isn’t about building a massive garden or trying to grow everything all at once. It’s about creating a system you can actually manage, maintain, and harvest from consistently without burning out halfway through the season.

I break down the exact raised bed sizes I recommend, how many beds you should realistically start with, and how to set them up so they’re efficient and easy to work in. We talk about soil in a way that makes sense for beginners, including what matters, what doesn’t, and how to avoid wasting money on unnecessary inputs.

I also walk through what crops you should focus on in year one if your goal is success, confidence, and food on your table, not frustration and failure.

You’ll learn why most beginner gardens don’t make it past mid-summer, the common mistakes that quietly ruin momentum, and how to avoid them by simplifying your approach from the start.

This episode is built around real-life gardening, not picture-perfect plans, and is designed for busy people, families, and anyone trying to build a more self-sufficient lifestyle without overcomplicating it.

Whether you’re starting on a homestead, in a backyard, or even just a small space, this gives you a clear path forward so you can actually follow through and see results. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to start, what to focus on, and how to build a raised bed garden that works with your life, not against it, so that your first year is not just a learning experience, but a successful one!

How To Set Up Your First Raised Bed Garden & Succeed Year ONE Ep.11
How To Set Up Your First Raised Bed Garden & Succeed Year ONE Ep.11
30/04/2026
Micheon Hutchings
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