by Linda | Feb 13, 2018 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY
After years and years of collecting holiday decor, we are clearing out! I wish I knew then what I know now about decorating. When we got married, I brought along every little knick-knack item from my childhood as well as hand-me-downs from family members and their...
by Linda | Aug 24, 2016 | Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
A favorite past time here in the Hudson Valley is antique shopping. There are endless shops and flea markets to satisfy the collector and crafter alike. As a gardener, I love when I can incorporate pieces into the landscape. This old wood burning stove wasn’t...
by Linda | Jun 19, 2016 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
Pulled together an easy project for the garden today. I grabbed an old frame and attached some leftover chicken wire to the back with the staple gun. Next I pre-drilled a few holes for the screw eyes to fit. I cut a twist chain with some snips at equal...
by Linda | Jun 14, 2016 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
Trying out a little DIY project today. I’m hoping those tiny little seeds will stay more uniform when planted this way. I created seed tapes for lettuce, spinach, beets, cilantro, basil, and parsley seeds.? This was really quite easy. I created the tape from...
by Linda | Jun 4, 2016 | Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
Update: Cold Frame complete, and I’m so happy with the result. I think I’m going to add a third layer with a screen frame to cover as well. This way I can use it for my lettuce and tender herbs and they’ll be protected from the chipmunks. ? Source:...
by Linda | May 22, 2016 | Creative Homestead, The Garden Gate
Lots of projects going on today in the garden. Thankful for a creative man who can swing a hammer and rock a saw. I’ll keep you posted on progress. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click...
