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Fall Project

How to Plant a Fruit Tree

July 3, 2020 by Homestead Lady 4 Comments

Here is an in-depth article on how to, where to, best time to and why you’d want to plant a fruit tree. This also includes information on companion plants for fruit trees, beneficial insect and animal habitats and what a permaculture orchard looks like. If you need to know how to REALLY plant a fruit tree and why the ones you’ve planted in the past haven’t thrived, this is the article for you! apple tree branches apples in a box apple with a heart shape carved on it

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Filed Under: Modern Homesteading Tagged With: Bees, Fall Project, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question

Fabric Scrap Craft Wreaths for Any Holiday

June 13, 2020 by Homestead Lady 8 Comments

Here’s an easy, DIY, no sew fabric scrap craft that’s great for kids and grown-ups. Use up some of your fabric stash to make these wreaths that work as a garland, napkin holders or ornaments for any holiday. Bonus, they make great handmade gifts for any occasion! fabric scraps and wreaths

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Filed Under: Modern Homesteading Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Spring Project, Summer Project, Traditions, Winter Project

Direct Sow Herbs

February 7, 2020 by Homestead Lady 8 Comments

Direct sow means you can plant these herb seeds right into your garden so they’re close to your kitchen and easy to harvest. With direct sow herbs you don’t need to mess with indoor seed starting or transplanting! These direct sow herbs are great for beginners, small space gardeners, and DIYers alike.

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Fall Project, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Spring Project, Summer Project

Fresh Cranberry & Dried Persimmon Sauce

November 21, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Combine the benefits of heart-healthy cranberries with foraged persimmons for a richly flavored holiday sauce. This homemade cranberry sauce recipe includes cinnamon, oranges, dried persimmon and a hint of vanilla. Stop eating store bought cranberry sauce this year and replace it with this healthier, tastier homemade version!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Fall Project, Festive, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Gluten Free, Healthy Treat, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Preserve, Traditions, Winter Project

Herbal Holiday Wreaths

November 13, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Learn how to make herbal holiday wreaths for table decorations, napkin rings and useful gifts. These DIY wreaths can be made from vines and herbs your grown in your own garden. Suitable for any holiday throughout the year using seasonal herbs, these wreaths are so simple even the kids can help make them! In fact, consider these herbal holiday wreaths for your next holiday craft party!

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Herbs, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Natural, Spring Project, Traditions, Winter Project

Fall project: How to Make a Wreath

November 12, 2019 by Homestead Lady 3 Comments

Step by step vine wreath construction for a DIY fall project. Use these wreaths for ornaments or gifts; decorate them or leave them natural and rustic. The best part is you can make them for free from your garden! …

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Homestead Craft, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Traditions

Instant Pot Grape Juice Recipe

November 11, 2019 by Homestead Lady 18 Comments

Here’s how to make a healthy grape juice recipe the easy way in the instant pot. You can drink the grape juice fresh, make jello or prepare it for canning. In just minutes you can be drinking your own fresh, grape juice!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Fall Project, Gluten Free, Health, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Homestead Question, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Natural, Preserve

Homestead Holiday To Do List

November 5, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

We all have a holiday to do list that includes items like make cookies, get postage for cards, arrange a gift exchange. However, homesteaders have another important to do list from fall to winter that includes very needful activities around the land and home. How are we supposed to get it all done?! Is there any way to organize our holiday to do list and our homestead to do list so they merge into one? I’m so glad you asked…

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Traditions, Winter Project

Rustic DIY Holiday Porch Signs

October 27, 2019 by Homestead Lady 10 Comments

Learn how to use upcycled wood – like barn wood and pallet wood – to make simple farmhouse holiday porch signs. The rough nature of the wood gives each sign a rustic texture and makes them tough enough for indoor/outdoor use. Save money and make your own porch signs for every season – fall, winter, spring or everyday! Save money this Halloween, Christmas and Fourth of July with some old wood and a little paint! 

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Spring Project, Summer Project, Traditions, Winter Project

A Homestead Harvest Home

October 14, 2019 by Homestead Lady 10 Comments

Start a new family, fall tradition with a Harvest Home celebration! Make memories giving thanks for the harvest with this unique, annual feast for family and friends. The article includes a little history if you’re teaching a homeschool unit study, as well as a traditional recipe for Cattern Cakes made from wholesome, homestead ingredients. …

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Healthy Grains, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Traditions

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