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8 Gift Wrapping Ideas Using Herbs and Flowers

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Your gift wrap can be just as exciting as what it’s covering when you adorn the package with herbs and flowers from your garden.

Paper Mache: How to Make a Bowl with Natural Materials

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A fun craft for both kids and adults, these simple bowls can be given as gifts for Mother’s Day.

Porch Swing: How to Build a Farmhouse Classic

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The farmhouse porch swing is iconic for a reason—it's great place to settle in for family fun and easy conversation when the weather's right!

Needle Felting Basics: Tools, Wool & How to Start

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Needle felting is a fun craft project that doesn't require a ton of expensive supplies. Here's what you need to get started.

Protect Wood Utensils With This DIY Spoon Butter Recipe

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Quality natural kitchen tools are a big part of homesteading, so make a batch of spoon butter to maintain and preserve your investments.

Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 7)

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My farm garden shed is nearing completion, but before I can put the roof on, I need to install a soffit. Check out the video for a simple jig to help with this step.

Wooden Trailer Needs Rebuilding? Give It A Go

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Take care of your farm equipment and it will help take care of your farm. My wooden trailer has served faithfully for years, but it's time for a rebuild.

Build A Lean-To Greenhouse To Expand Existing Buildings

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You can build a lean-to greenhouse onto an existing structure to add to your growing space using these simple-to-follow plans.

Best Practices When Installing Tree Trunk Guards For Winter

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Installing tree trunk guards is an important pre-winter step to protect young trees from hungry critters. Here are some best practices to follow.

Recipe: Infused Apple Pie Whiskey Is A Holiday Treat

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This easy apple pie infused whiskey recipe will warm up your after-dinner holiday celebrations, and a bottle makes a special gift, too!

Recipe: Make A Fermented Face Mask 

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This fermented face mask employs oats, live sauerkraut, raw honey and herbs to create a refreshing face mask tailored to your skin's needs.

Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 6)

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With my shed freshly wrapped in siding, it's now time to cut and install rafters. In this video, we measure rafters, determine pitch and cut out notches.

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