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Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Posted on May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 by Mindie

We LOVE Giveaways!!!!   This giveaway is sponsored by Mary’s Heirloom Seeds   Mary’s Heirloom Seeds is a “mom and pop” small business created out

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Seed Germination Test – A How To

Seed Germination Test – A How To

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Mindie

  If you garden, you are most likely a seed hoarder as well. If your not, give it time…. You will end up with a

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Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

Posted on April 18, 2018April 16, 2019 by Mindie

  Summer is the season for outdoor living, but when mosquitoes ruin your relaxing backyard, what are you to do?!? Relax and turn to Nature!

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Posted in Gardening, HomesteadingTagged Gardening, homesteading7 Comments on Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
DIY Garden Hopscotch Path

DIY Garden Hopscotch Path

Posted on February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Mindie

Be it a flower or a vegetable, gardens are a wonderful place to introduce children to growing plants and enjoying nature. Gardens should be a

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Posted in DIY, GardeningTagged Children, DIY, Garden43 Comments on DIY Garden Hopscotch Path
Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Posted on January 1, 2018January 21, 2018 by Mindie

We have partnered with Mary’s Heirloom Seeds, which is a “mom and pop” small business created out of a desire to help people become more sustainable

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Posted in Gardening, GiveawaysTagged Giveaway, seeds21 Comments on Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway
Ladybug Release and Care Tips

Ladybug Release and Care Tips

Posted on July 13, 2017May 2, 2019 by Mindie

Ladybugs have been valued as farmer’s helpers since medieval times, so it was only logical when we decided to combat our aphid problems this year,

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Posted in GardeningTagged Garden, ladybug20 Comments on Ladybug Release and Care Tips
How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!

How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!

Posted on October 9, 2015August 31, 2018 by Mindie

A few years back, my mother gifted to me her old (aka missing pieces) pressure canner. After purchasing a few parts we had that bad

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Posted in GardeningTagged canning, DIY, Garden, Homestead, Recipes8 Comments on How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!
DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

Posted on March 20, 2015February 26, 2018 by Mindie

I love feeding the birds and the country kids love to sit at the window and watch them. I swear our back window is like

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Posted in Crafts, GardeningTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas48 Comments on DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!
How To Peel Garlic Like A Pro!

How To Peel Garlic Like A Pro!

Posted on January 27, 2015January 15, 2018 by Mindie

No one likes having their fingers smell like garlic, well at least I don’t! And no matter how much you wash, it just lingers…… like

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Posted in Gardening, RecipesTagged Homestead, Recipes32 Comments on How To Peel Garlic Like A Pro!
The Ins and Outs of Composting

The Ins and Outs of Composting

Posted on June 3, 2014April 1, 2019 by Mindie

If you garden, you know how important it is to have the right stuff in your “dirt.” Plants take nutrients from the soil in order

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Posted in GardeningTagged DIY, Garden, Homestead19 Comments on The Ins and Outs of Composting
Tick Facts and Tips

Tick Facts and Tips

Posted on April 15, 2014May 3, 2019 by Mindie

Recently the oldest country kid went to visit his grandparents for a few days….. and guess what he brought home with him? A tick. I

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Posted in GardeningTagged DIY, Garden, Homestead24 Comments on Tick Facts and Tips
DIY Raised Garden Bed

DIY Raised Garden Bed

Posted on February 11, 2014January 26, 2018 by Mindie

Gardening is a homesteading staple activity, but before you can start that garden, you have to be ready to plant. Let me tell you, there

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Posted in GardeningTagged DIY, Garden, Homestead38 Comments on DIY Raised Garden Bed
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