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Booklists Homeschool

The 12 Best Gardening Books for Children to Grow Their Love for Plants

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

A great gardening book can spark a child’s imagination and get them curious about planting their own garden. Let one of these 12 children’s gardening books plant the way!

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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

Early Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant and How to Prep for Early Gardening Success

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 24, 2025March 29, 2025

Get your garden ready for a successful growing season with this essential early spring planting guide! Learn the best crops to plant, how to prepare your soil, and tips for creating a healthy, thriving garden.

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Homeschool Schedules & Routines

A Cozy and Productive Winter Homeschool Routine

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 19, 2025February 1, 2025

Getting back into a homeschool routine after a long break can be a challenge. Especially when you’re in the midst of the cold, dark winter. This cozy morning routine has helped keep us productive and on track during these cold winter months.

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Gardening Herbal Gardening Herbalism

How to Grow Calendula for Your Home Apothecary

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 19, 2025September 22, 2024

Calendula is a very versatile herb that will bring beauty to your garden and many benefits to your home apothecary.

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Herbal Skincare Herbalism

How to Make Homemade Rosewater

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 19, 2025August 31, 2024

A simple, easy recipe to make the perfect homemade rosewater.

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Herbal Skincare Herbalism

How to Make Lavender Infused Herbal Oil

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 19, 2025August 24, 2024

Transform lavender into a luxurious infused herbal oil that can be used as a calming facial oil or as a base for making a soothing salve.

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Homeschool Nature Studies

How to “Do” a Nature Study: Simple Stress-Free Ways to Get Started

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 23, 2025July 14, 2024

So, you’ve heard of Nature Study, but how exactly do you do a Nature Study?

It’s actually a lot easier than you may think.

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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

How to Interplant: Maximize Growing Space and Increase Garden Health

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 19, 2025July 3, 2024

Maximize your growing space and reap many other rewarding benefits for your garden by learning how to interplant.

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Garden DIY Gardening

How to Make an Easy, Budget Friendly Rain Barrel

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 24, 2025March 16, 2024

This easy to make DIY Rain Barrel is the perfect budget friendly option for any gardener looking to secure a reliable water source for their garden.

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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

7 Mistakes Beginner Gardeners Make When Starting Seeds (and How to Avoid Them)

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on April 3, 2025March 9, 2024

Struggling with starting seeds? Learn the 7 most common seed starting mistakes and how to avoid them to grow strong, healthy seedlings.

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