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Haw River Homestead
How to add a row cover to an existing raised bed.
Jan 14

Jan 14 How to add a row cover to an existing raised bed.

Nathaniel Griffin
Quick & Simple Fresh Pesto Recipe
May 28

May 28 Quick & Simple Fresh Pesto Recipe

Carey Griffin
Gardening, Homesteading, DIY, Tips, cooking
Two simple ways to keep chickens out of garden beds
May 6

May 6 Two simple ways to keep chickens out of garden beds

Carey Griffin
Tips, Chickens, Gardening
How to make an easy garden salve
Apr 10

Apr 10 How to make an easy garden salve

Carey Griffin
Gardening, DIY, Essential Oils

Make your own moisturizing salve to use after working in the garden. 

 

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Sweet and tart - Green Mandarin sounds a little like me on most days! 😂 I’ve had this big beautiful bottle of Green Mandarin essential oil since September, but haven’t really used it much. @themountainhoney and I were chatting the other day, and she motivated me to learn all about this oil! Also she’s the best - so GO follow this goat mama NOW! 🍈 While green mandarin is typically used as a natural perfume, I discovered it’s an incredible first aid oil! It has antiseptic properties which helps to protect any scrapes, cuts or wounds when applied to the area. It actually creates a protective barrier from outside bacteria, and encourages cell growth for the wound to heal! Um, cool! 🍈 Naturally it’s no surprise Green Mandarin helps with overall blood circulation. Apply a drop or two to a carrier oil or lotion and massage into your skin. It encourages blood flow which creates warmth and can help ease pain associated with arthritis. 🍈 Green mandarin is also similar to lavender in that it’s extremely relaxaing and has sedative properties. Not only is this helpful for overall mood support - think stress or anxious feels - it also eases inflammation due to stress. Place a drop in your cupped palms and inhale, or diffuse for a little r&r. Don’t forget to check out @themountainhoney post for more info on green mandarin AND friendship ❤️ #lovewildtribe #doterra
For all my duck mamas out there! (I’m looking at you @brittcates22 🦆🦆) We don’t have ducks, but Nathan has always wanted them. Personally their constant quacking and large beaks make me a little nervous. If you have ducks, what do you love about them? Pros and cons? Meanwhile, I’ll just sip some hot coffee from my mug with a duck on it 😂☕️
Diy Garden Bed Covers 🌱 Materials (16) 1inch 2-hole straps $1.69 per 4 pack 8 1-foot sections of 1” pvc pipe $3.50 for 10ft section 32 nails or screws to attach straps 4 6-foot EMT 1/2 inch conduit pipe Pipe bender $32.99 Row cover cloth - @johnnys_seeds $28.67 for 118 feet 👌 🌱 Instructions 🌱measure inside length of bed 🌱divide by one less than the number of hoops you are putting in. Ex. If you’re putting in 4 hoops divide bed length by 3. This is the distance between the hoops. 🌱starting at one end of the bed make a mark every x-number of inches for hole straps 🌱shovel out dirt from corners and where ever you made a mark 🌱secure each white pvc pipe to inside of box using two straps 🌱follow pipe bender directions to securely bend EMT conduit pipe to fit bed for hoops 🌱insert bent EMT conduit pipe into PVC pipe I will post how we secure the row cover cloth when it arrives! But it’s basically throwing the cloth over the hoops, and clipping it with large clips or metal anchors. Thanks to my hubs for writing the directions out and doing the manual labor, and my in-laws for letting us borrow their pipe bender and teaching us all the things! #hawriverhomestead
Getting 3 eggs a day so I’m trying to get in the habit of prepping my breakfast for the week on Sundays. I basically throw lots of different vegetables in a skillet - garlic, onions, spinach, peppers, green beans - then crack a few eggs over it, scramble and cook 👌
 

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