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Haw River Homestead is a place where our passion for the slow life and a drive to become more self-reliant meet. Over the past 3 years we have planted, explored, and slowly built our dream home (ok, we are still working on it). 

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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. 

 

@hawriverhomestead

It’s the little things. Like when your eggs fit into the apron pocket your mother-in-law made you 🐔 happy Saturday friends! #hawriverhomestead
Who do you think would win the staring contest - you or Clarabelle?🐔#hawriverhomestead
Have you started seeds or garden planning yet? 🌱🌱🌱 I started these on Sunday - dinosaur kale! So excited to eat this all spring long. My spinach is not germinating great though. So I might try another row today. But the cabbage and chard are growing right along. Starting seeds is literally the silver lining of the last few months of winter for me. #hawriverhomestead
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
 

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