### Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening

**Gretchen at Backyard Farming**

I help others grow more food by sharing inspiration and information. I have been homesteading and writing about backyard farming for 15 years and share insights from my home to yours to help you overcome your biggest homesteading challenges.

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[Gretchen at Backyard Farming](https://substack.com/@backyardfarmingconnection)  
[**3 Nut Butters you can Make at Home**](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/3-nut-butters-you-can-make-at-home)  
  
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**Things I've Learned in the Garden This Year**  
1. Water deeply, not daily.
2. Mulch solves more problems than most fertilizers.
3. Tomatoes need more airflow than you think.
4. Succession planting keeps the harvest coming.
5. Healthy soil grows healthy plants.