Simply Homespun - Appomattox

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"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you th...
06/07/2026

"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor, was dressed like one of these." (Matthew 6:28)



Did you know your pantry and bathroom closet may hold the keys to a natural inexpensive DIY pest control spray for your ...
06/03/2026

Did you know your pantry and bathroom closet may hold the keys to a natural inexpensive DIY pest control spray for your garden?

Baking soda is a pantry staple that can help prevent and slow the spread of fungal infections like powdery mildew, black spot and rust.

For soft body insects like aphids it acts as a gentle repellant.

Castille Soap acts as a surfactant. Oil and water don’t mix well, and plain water easily beads off waxy leaves and insect exoskeletons. Adding soap lowers the water's surface tension, allowing it to coat plant surfaces evenly and bind active ingredients (like neem oil or essential oils) to the foliage.

It Kills Soft-Bodied Insects: Castille soap acts as an effective contact insecticide for soft-bodied pests like aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, and whiteflies. The soap strips the protective, waxy layer from the insect's body, causing them to dry out and die. It can also clog their breathing pores, essentially suffocating them.

I also add a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner as it helps with plant health and contains essential oils that also are effective on pests.

There will always be pests in your garden but to help keep them down your answers can often be found sitting in your pantry. They ingredients don't harm the environment, non-toxic, and best of all so much cheaper!

Download the recipe card to your phone for easy access and give it a try!




I did an experiment in the garden this year. We have beehives so anything that harms them is a definite no go here. I've...
06/02/2026

I did an experiment in the garden this year. We have beehives so anything that harms them is a definite no go here. I've always put marigolds in the garden because they are supposed to keep pests away. This year I did more than put a few of them in with some of my cabbage. I did an experiment. One cabbage patch had no marigolds and the other patch I planted them right up in between the rows and on each side.

The results....the first photo has been a smorgasbord for all of the creepy crawlies. Edges of the outside leaves are eaten up and there are holes in the head and the heads are much smaller. The second photo looks like something out of a gardening magazine. The plant is beautiful!

So whether you love them or hate them....make sure you have plenty of those ragweed looking plants with the orange poof-ball looking flowers in your garden.

For the science lovers! 🙋‍♀️ Here's the why...it's because of two chemicals the flower produces.

Alpha-terthienyl: released into the soil, this compound is toxic to plant-parasitic nematodes. It kills the microscopic worms upon direct contact and prevents their eggs from hatching.

Limonene: An aromatic compound that gives marigolds their distinct scent. 🤢 It is released into the air to mask the natural aroma of nearby vulnerable plants (like tomatoes), confusing pests like whiteflies and making it harder for them to find their food source.




"From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace." (John 1:16)
05/31/2026

"From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace." (John 1:16)




This never gets old! It's Hatch Day! #
03/17/2026

This never gets old! It's Hatch Day!


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Welcome to the homestead, Phenix!
03/13/2026

Welcome to the homestead, Phenix!



Crystal Lynn Scott your homemade ginger ale making journey is about to begin!
02/26/2026

Crystal Lynn Scott your homemade ginger ale making journey is about to begin!



Sometimes the DIY projects aren't always on the homestead. Here's to the Summerof 26 Boat Renovation Project.
02/19/2026

Sometimes the DIY projects aren't always on the homestead. Here's to the Summerof 26 Boat Renovation Project.



When you don't have all of the latest and greatest seed growing apparatus....use what you have. The six inches of sleet ...
02/13/2026

When you don't have all of the latest and greatest seed growing apparatus....use what you have. The six inches of sleet we received four weeks ago has finally melted enough so I can open the door to my little greenhouse! Hurray!

However....I wanted to start some of the cold crops seeds, after all it was time...but most of the supplies were trapped because of the snowcrete. So I used what was available and the seedlings are thriving. Here are a few of the things I used....

🌱 Cardboard box bottoms from our Gatorade purchases
🌱 Cheap plastic shower caps to create the terrarium effect and hold moisture.
🌱 Unscented trash bags to line the cardboard box to hold moisture and keep the box from deteriorating and making a mess.
🌱Grow light hung from the bottom of an old table.
🌱Heating pad to keep the seeds warm over night.
🌱 Large plastic totes to set the seeds on to keep them close to the grow light. (Keeps the seedlings from getting tall and lanky)
🌱Small fan now that the seedlings are up to help give them strength.

These little plants are thriving just as much in the makeshift starter trays as they would in the green house that I've been "snowed out" of for the past month.




It's the little things that make the day brighter!
02/12/2026

It's the little things that make the day brighter!



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