We'll be celebrating self-sufficient homesteaders (and their DIY holiday gift ideas) this week. Curl up with us in front of a fire:
Above: For more of this flower farm, see Garden Visit: Local Flowers from Robin Hollow Farm in Rhode Island.
Monday
Above: The holiday season should not feel like a rush to the finish line. Avoid the frenzy of last-minute shopping with three gifts you can make at home. We'll offer step-by-step instructions in this week's DIY posts.
Above: We visit a remodeled barn in Germany in this week's Before & After post.
Tuesday
Above: We visit a modern farmer in Australia in this week's Garden Visit.
Wednesday
Above: It is possible to build an entire cabin on a budget of $45,000. See how in this week's Architect Visit.
Thursday
Above: Save your eggshells to use in the garden. Justine explains why in this week's Gardening 101 post.
Friday
Above: To celebrate Christmas, we'll drop in on a garden in Sweden for a special holiday Garden Visit.
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