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In the Garden

Raised Garden Beds: What to do for Early Spring?

February 18, 2015 by Homestead Lady 6 Comments

Wondering what to do in your raised garden bed in early spring? Here’s a list of tasks from January to April, as well as garden vocabulary and ideas for every growing zone for this year’s DIY raised bed garden! …

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Green Living, Grow Your Own, Health, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homestead Question, Natural, Spring Project, Winter Project

3 Reasons to Use a Compost Tumbler

February 11, 2015 by Homestead Lady 13 Comments

Are you thinking about starting a compost pile to grow great food for your garden’s soil right in your own backyard? Here are tips for beginners on how to use and even DIY a compost tumbler. There are a lot of composting methods out there but here are 3 reasons to use a compost tumbler!compost tumbler and soil…

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Natural, Off Grid

DIY Willow Playhouse

January 28, 2015 by Homestead Lady 2 Comments

Looking for an way to get your children involved in the garden? This DIY Willow Playhouse is just the ticket – it goes up in a matter of hours and can be crafted from living materials that are sustainable and lovely. DIY Willow Playhouse l An eco-friendly green build for the kids backyard l Homestead Lady.com…

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Natural

Mulch and Compost

January 14, 2015 by Homestead Lady 9 Comments

Learn what wood chips, mulch and compost are used for in the garden each year. If you have a hard time keeping track of what each each item is exactly, this article should help you. You’ll also learn how to DIY making your own mulch and compost to save money and feed the garden each year.

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Make it Yourself, Natural

DIY Winter Plant Protection

November 18, 2014 by Homestead Lady 3 Comments

Create this winter plant protection cage from natural materials at no cost. 
Protect herbs and tender perennials with an ancient garden technique! …

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Fall Project, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Natural, Off Grid

How to Save Leek Seeds

July 28, 2014 by Homestead Lady 12 Comments

How do I save leek seeds?! Pfft – leeks are alliums, like onions. All alliums want to do is go to seed! Believe me, even if you’re new to seed saving, this is one simple seed save and you can easily handle it. Here’s how in a few steps! …

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Bees, Fall Project, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Preserve, Saving Seeds

Backyard Berry Tips

July 21, 2014 by Homestead Lady 2 Comments

Berries can be expensive to purchase fresh, and they can go bad so quickly that it can be frustrating to buy them. Have you ever thought of growing your own? Here are some backyard berry tips to consider, plus a review of Stella Otto’s Backyard Berry Book.Backyard Berry Tips l Grow simple, easy to care for berries in your backyard l Try these unusual edibles l Plus a review of The Backyard Berry Book l Homestead Lady.com…

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Book Review, Family Time, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead

Grow Your Own Food

July 5, 2014 by Homestead Lady 6 Comments

Grow Food l A Beginner's Guide from Soil to Harvest l Homestead Lady.comIf gardening seems like all work and not enough benefit, I invite you to read this article. Let’s see if we can inspire you to at least try to grow food for your family.

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Green Living, Grow Your Own, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homestead Question, Natural

Five Annual Vegetables for the Children’s Garden

June 23, 2014 by Homestead Lady 13 Comments

Creating a children’s garden is a DIY exercise that’s worth the effort. Save time and hassle with these 5 annual vegetables for the children’s garden. Simple to plant and harvest for kids and grown-ups alike!

5 Vegetables for the Children's Garden l Kids can grow their own with these vegetables l Homestead Lady.com…

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Family Time, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Health, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homestead Question, Kids in the Kitchen, Kids on the Homestead, Natural, Spring Project

Natural Dyes from the Children’s Garden

June 11, 2014 by Homestead Lady 7 Comments

Natural Dyes from the Children's Garden l Let your kids experiment with foraged plant dyes l Homestead Lady (.com)Like I mentioned, I’ve been reading Chris McLaughlin’s book “A Garden to Dye For” and I’m on this natural dye kick. (Fabulous book, by the way – here’s our review.)  Naturally, anything I’m passionate about usually finds its way into the schoolroom, so the kids and I have been experimenting this week with natural dyes from the children’s garden….

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Book Review, Family Time, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Natural, Spring Project

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