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How & Why You Should Prune Tomato Plants

June 27, 2024 by Tamara

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How & Why You Should Prune Tomato Plants

Pruning Basil Tips for a Bigger Harvest

June 25, 2024 by Tamara

fresh basil growing in a can that say Home & Garden with a halved lemon, and garlic cloves beside it
Pruning Basil Tips for a Bigger Harvest

Does Zucchini Need A Trellis?

June 16, 2024 by Tamara

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Does Zucchini Need A Trellis?

When Should You Harvest Garlic?

May 14, 2024 by Tamara

Drying Garlic Bulbs Hanging On The Wall
When Should You Harvest Garlic?

DIY Tomato Support System Tutorial

May 2, 2024 by Tamara

tomatoes growing in containers along a DIY tomato support system made of 2x2x8' and chicken wire
DIY Tomato Support System Tutorial

Tips for Hardening Off Seedlings

April 25, 2024 by Tamara

tomato seedlings in red solo cups hardening off on a table outside
Tips for Hardening Off Seedlings

How to Grow Potatoes in Containers

March 14, 2024 by Tamara

Learn how to get a massive potato harvest from pots! These simple tips really do work! The Reid Homestead #potatoes #gardeningtips #vegetablegardening
How to Grow Potatoes in Containers

How to Plant Tomato Seeds Indoors

February 27, 2024 by Tamara

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How to Plant Tomato Seeds Indoors

Growing Lavender with Winter Sowing

February 16, 2024 by Tamara

Learn how to grow lavender from seed, using the winter sowing method! ~The Reid Homestead #lavender #startinglavenderseed #wintersowing #wintersowinglavender
Growing Lavender with Winter Sowing

Valentine's Day Rice Krispie Treats

February 13, 2024 by Tamara

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Valentine's Day Rice Krispie Treats

How to Sow Seeds with Winter Sowing

February 12, 2024 by Tamara

How to Sow Seeds with Winter Sowing

Selling Plants & Seedlings from Home

February 12, 2024 by Tamara

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Selling Plants & Seedlings from Home

How to Organize Your Seeds

January 21, 2024 by Tamara

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How to Organize Your Seeds

How to Grow Peppers from Seeds

January 19, 2024 by Tamara

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How to Grow Peppers from Seeds

10+ Benefits of Gardening for a Healthy Lifestyle (Copy)

January 11, 2024 by Tamara

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10+ Benefits of Gardening for a Healthy Lifestyle (Copy)

Make Money Growing Plants in 2024

January 4, 2024 by Tamara

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Make Money Growing Plants in 2024

How to Start Onion Seed Indoors

December 30, 2023 by Tamara

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How to Start Onion Seed Indoors

Seed Starting Schedule for the PNW-Garden Zone 8b

December 28, 2023 by Tamara

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Seed Starting Schedule for the PNW-Garden Zone 8b

A Guide to Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs 2023

December 22, 2023 by Tamara

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A Guide to Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs 2023

Winter Sowing Lavender Seed

December 21, 2023 by Tamara

Learn how to grow lavender from seed, using the winter sowing method! ~The Reid Homestead #lavender #startinglavenderseed #wintersowing #wintersowinglavender
Winter Sowing Lavender Seed

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

December 19, 2023 by Tamara

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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Hot Cocoa in a Jar Gift Idea

December 15, 2023 by Tamara

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Hot Cocoa in a Jar Gift Idea

Winter Sowing Seeds in Milk Jugs

December 12, 2023 by Tamara

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Winter Sowing Seeds in Milk Jugs

Easy DIY Snowman Wood Bead Ornament

December 9, 2023 by Tamara

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Easy DIY Snowman Wood Bead Ornament

Homesteading Tasks for Winter - To Do List

December 6, 2023 by Tamara

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Homesteading Tasks for Winter - To Do List

Easy DIY Gnome Ornament Tutorial

November 30, 2023 by Tamara

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Easy DIY Gnome Ornament Tutorial

50+ Handmade Gift Ideas

November 27, 2023 by Tamara

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50+ Handmade Gift Ideas

Stove Top Stuffing Add In Ideas

November 22, 2023 by Tamara

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Stove Top Stuffing Add In Ideas

Thanksgiving Mason Jar Lantern Craft

November 20, 2023 by Tamara

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Thanksgiving Mason Jar Lantern Craft

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes for the Holidays

November 17, 2023 by Tamara

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes for the Holidays

Root Veggie Mash with Butternut Squash Recipe

November 15, 2023 by Tamara

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Root Veggie Mash with Butternut Squash Recipe

How to Cook Winter Squash in an Instant Pot

November 10, 2023 by Tamara

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How to Cook Winter Squash in an Instant Pot

Make Money Selling Veggie Starts & Plants

November 6, 2023 by Tamara

several flats of pepper seedlings transplanted into solo cups
Make Money Selling Veggie Starts & Plants

Growing Vegetables in the Cooler Seasons

November 2, 2023 by Tamara

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Growing Vegetables in the Cooler Seasons

Halloween Mummy Oreo Balls

October 30, 2023 by Tamara

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Halloween Mummy Oreo Balls

Halloween Monster Pretzels Recipe

October 27, 2023 by Tamara

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Halloween Monster Pretzels Recipe

Make Stove Top Stuffing Taste Homemade

October 24, 2023 by Tamara

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Make Stove Top Stuffing Taste Homemade

How to Preserve Pumpkin and Winter Squash

October 22, 2023 by Tamara

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How to Preserve Pumpkin and Winter Squash

Seed Starting in Milk Jugs in Winter

October 17, 2023 by Tamara

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Seed Starting in Milk Jugs in Winter

DIY Velvet Pumpkin Craft Tutorial

October 16, 2023 by Tamara

close up of a finished No Sew Velvet Pumpkin on a cutting board next to faux fall foliage stems
DIY Velvet Pumpkin Craft Tutorial

Natural Control Methods for Slugs and Snails

October 15, 2023 by Tamara

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Natural Control Methods for Slugs and Snails

Painted Pumpkin Mason Jar Craft

October 11, 2023 by Tamara

a close up of a finished painted pumpkin mason jar with 2 more finished ones behind and to the sides
Painted Pumpkin Mason Jar Craft
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