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Designing a Stone Pathway here are the steps to making this dream a reality.

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April 13, 2022

Designing a Stone Pathway

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fruit orchard

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Fruit trees take some time to start producing fruit, so if you’re buying saplings from a garden store- keep in mind that these trees are probably 1-2 years old. Once you’ve transplanted your saplings into the ground at home, you can expect fruit after about two years, or more depending on the type of fruit.

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April 8, 2022

How to Start an Orchard

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We recently took to Instagram to see what kind of questions our followers had for us, and there were so many that we decided to answer all of them in an entirely separate vlog! It was so great to hear from all of you, and it really allowed us to reflect on our journey building, […]

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April 1, 2022

All Your Questions About the Homestead Answered!

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cut flowers

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What is a cut flower garden? There are so many different types of gardens you can plant in your very own backyard, but a cut flower garden, or a cutting garden, is specifically for growing beautiful flowers to harvest. Cut flower gardens can be planted in containers or straight into the ground. We wanted our […]

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March 25, 2022

Planting an Affordable Cut Flower Garden

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Air fryer lemon glazed donut holes allow you to enjoy the occasional sweet treat without the guilt and excess oil our new favorite treat!

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March 7, 2022

Air Fryer Donut Holes With Lemon Glaze

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Winter Homestead Tasks with Gardeners Supply Co

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February 14, 2022

Winter Homestead Tasks with Gardener’s Supply Company

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Holiday season is here!! And so are holiday wishlist guides. This is one that I have been asked to write and I am so excited to share. Here is my Holiday Wishlist with Gardener’s Supply Company!

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November 18, 2021

Holiday Wishlist with Gardener’s Supply Company

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Fall is here and it’s soup season! Make your own slow cooker chicken and rice soup with this recipe that your family is sure to love!

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November 3, 2021

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

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I love working in my kitchen garden. It’s time to plant fall bulbs and I’m sharing all my best tips for planting and preparing for perfect blooms with Gardeners!

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November 2, 2021

Fall Bulb Planting with Gardener’s Supply Company

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Easy to make creamy cheese spinach butternut squash. Learn how to make this delicious dish using just seven ingredients!

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October 11, 2021

Creamy Cheese Spinach Butternut Squash Recipe

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