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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

6 Ways to Start Seeds for the Garden

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on April 3, 2025March 2, 2024

Starting your own seeds is a rewarding and budget-friendly way to grow a garden. In this post we’ll explore six different ways to start seeds, so you can choose the best option for your space, budget, and gardening goals.

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Chicken Keeping

7 Reasons to Start a Backyard Flock

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 9, 2024February 17, 2024

Not only do they bring us one step closer to self-sufficiency, but there are also a several other great reasons to keep chickens around.

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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

5 Tips for When You are Overwhelmed in the Garden

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 17, 2025December 4, 2023

Don’t let your sanctuary become the last place on earth you want to be. Use these 5 tips to help you when the projects are piling up and you are feeling overwhelmed in the garden.

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Homeschool Schedules & Routines

Our Fall Homeschool Routine for the Elementary Years

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 17, 2025September 28, 2023

Our homeschool routine and rhythm have varied greatly over the years and through our many seasons of life. I’ve had to tweak our routine several …

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Curriculum & Resources Homeschool

Homeschool Curriculum Picks Grades K-2

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 17, 2025September 9, 2023

Unpacking and sharing our homeschool curriculum picks for my children in kindergarten and second grade.

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Curriculum & Resources Homeschool

The Organic Studies Curriculum: Blending Literature, Nature, and Learning

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on September 15, 2024September 9, 2023

Homeschooling should feel natural, engaging, and joyful-not stressful and rigid. If you’re looking for a homeschool curriculum that blends science, nature, reading, and art into a beautifully designed learning experience, The Organic Studies might be exactly what you need.

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Booklists Homeschool

The 9 Best Seed Books for Kids

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on April 1, 2025March 17, 2023

Dig into learning about seeds with these beautiful and informative children’s books that inspire curiosity and the love for gardening!

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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Vegetable Garden

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 23, 2025February 16, 2023

Learn how to plan a successful vegetable garden with this comprehensive step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to grow a thriving garden.

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Gardening Gardening for Beginners

How to Winter Sow Seeds in Milk Jugs

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 26, 2025January 11, 2023

Impatiently waiting for spring to start your garden? Get a jump start on the growing season with winter sowing.

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5 Holiday Inspired Simmer Pot Recipes

by The Homestead MotherUpdated on March 31, 2025December 20, 2022

Fill your home with the scents of the Holidays with these 5 Holiday inspired simmer pot recipes. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. …

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