by Valerie Morris | Jun 13, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Simple Living
New To Gardening? Here are some tips: Starting your own veggie garden may seem intimidating. How big should your garden be? What should you plant and where? Should you use compost? How often should you water? These are all easily answerable questions. And...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 13, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
When you are working on a homestead, you'll be doing a variety of chores and we go through A LOT of work gloves around here. You'll want a good pair of work gloves that will protect your hands from blisters, cuts, scrapes and dirt. Different Jobs, Different...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 11, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
Gardening is a rewarding habit in many ways, but it can be tough on your body. From hours spent outside in the sun to the constant up-and-down of pulling weeds, gardening takes its toll. If you’ve been feeling the pain, there are ways to work around it (without giving...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 10, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading
Okay folks! It took us moving out to a few acres to realize that you really don't NEED a ton of space to grow your own food. Yes, it's a smidge easier, but it's not vital. You can do a ton with a little bit of space, so whether you have a small yard, or just a...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 10, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
There are two main types of vegetable seeds you can get for your garden: modern hybrids or heirloom varieties. Hybrids are created by crossing two selected varieties and can sometimes result in plants that are vigorous and have higher yields. Heirloom veggies are...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 9, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping
Battling Weeds This Season? Here are some tools to make weeding easier! Weeds. There’s just no getting away from them: it can seem like they’re always there, no matter how hard you try to pull them out. Based on our new interest in bees, and our desire to be...
by Valerie Morris | Jun 8, 2018 | Gardening, Landscaping
The Modern Guide For Garden Gnomes Garden Gnomes have been a go-to lawn decoration for ages, and for good reason! These adorable little ceramics add a touch of fun and whimsy wherever you place them. And, if you’ve seen Gnomeo and Juliet, you know that these tiny...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 8, 2018 | Earth Friendly, Gardening, Homesteading
10 Must-Have Tools For New Gardeners Feeling like a newbie when it comes to your green thumb? Have you been eyeing those plants at the store, but not sure where to start? Getting started with gardening may seem overwhelming when you see just how many different tools...
by Adrienne Boese | Jun 1, 2018 | Beauty & Self Care, Essential Oils, Holistic Health, Simple Living
Do you hear the scary warnings about all those traditional air fresheners? Ever get headaches from the strong scents? Perhaps it’s time you took a more natural approach to making your home smell fresh and wonderful. And it all comes down to these trendy...
by wifey | Mar 18, 2018 | Beauty & Self Care, Simple Living
Got straight hair like me? I’ve spent most of my life envying the curls that some girls can get. And they envy someone like me who has naturally straight as a toothpick hair. Isn’t that just like us? We always want what we can’t have....
