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tiny green herbs started from seed

Starting Herbs from Seed

April 12, 2021 by Autumn Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Farmgirl, Gardening

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Make Homemade Soap Nut Shampoo

April 9, 2021 by Autumn 13 Comments

Filed Under: DIY Body Care, Handmade Tagged With: DIY body care, homemade hygiene, natural hygiene

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Why Do Gardeners Start Seeds Indoors?

April 5, 2021 by Autumn 2 Comments

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: grow food, organic gardening

Taking a Wee Break

February 11, 2021 by Autumn Leave a Comment

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our hardwood countertops in the Mountain Cottage kitchen

How We Made Kitchen Countertops from Hardwood Flooring

February 4, 2021 by Autumn 2 Comments

Filed Under: About, Our Handbuilt Cottage Tagged With: home building projects, mountain cottage kitchen, the mountain cottage

A steaming hot, roasted duck ready for carving

Roast Duck with Thyme, Apples and Onions

January 28, 2021 by Autumn Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Kitchen, Kitchen Tutorials & Recipes Tagged With: duck recipe, holidays, meat recipes

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A Year’s Review of the Mountain Cottage Gardens

January 21, 2021 by Autumn 1 Comment

Filed Under: creating our farmstead, Gardening Tagged With: garden soil, garden tips, organic gardening

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Being a Homemaker by Choice (and why it can be difficult)

January 14, 2021 by Autumn 2 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Real Talk

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Fermented Tomato Salsa Recipe

January 7, 2021 by Autumn Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Fermented Foods, Kitchen

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5 Ways to Use Baskets in the Home

January 1, 2021 by Autumn 8 Comments

Filed Under: cottage decor Tagged With: baskets, home decor, homemaking tips

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DIY Christmas Garland With Orange Slices and Nuts

December 24, 2020 by Autumn Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Holiday Posts Tagged With: handmade home, holiday decor, home decor

A jar filled with homemade beeswax candles!

6 Simple and Natural Gifts for the Homemaker

December 17, 2020 by Autumn 1 Comment

Filed Under: Christmas Gifts, Holiday Posts Tagged With: Christmas, gift ideas, holidays

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My name is Autumn! I'm all about handmade homes, from scratch cooking, gardening, preserving and helping the modern homemaker embrace traditional homemaking skills!

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