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If you have a large lavender crop this year consider making some delicious recipes with it. Delicate and floral, it adds a unique flavor to your food. You can make lavender sugar for your tea, cookies, or even a pretty vinegar for salads and vinaigrette recipes. [details ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/cooking-with-lavender/ #herbs #easyrecipes #homemade #lavenderrecipes #cookingwithlavender #floralrecipes #lavendercrafting ...

Folklore says the native impatiens pallida aka jewelweed helps with poison ivy and itchy skin. Learn how to make your own infusion and create a nice salve with jewelweed. [details ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/making-jewelweed-salve/ #gardening #homemade #skincare ...

A few scraps of fabrics, thread, and some catnip is all you need to create some great homemade catnip mice for your pet. Our cat loved them. Yes, she did tear them up after a time but they are so quick and easy to make we had no problem keep a small stash to give to her once she was finished with one. [ directions ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/make-catnip-mice/ #crafting #sewing #catnipmice #DIY #catlovers #cattoys ...

Fresh peaches = peach pie crumble. I love fresh peaches but they often ripen so quickly that by the time to go to eat them they are almost too ripe. Solution: Make a pie. This recipe uses fresh peaches and you don't cook them beforehand so there's not a lot of filler with thickened sugar and juice. Only a little sugar is needed and the crumble topping is delicious and means you only have to work with one pie crust. Get the full recipe by clicking on the link in my profile.⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/peach-pie-crumble/ #easyrecipe #Peaches #dessert #peachpie #peachcrumble #summerdesserts #dessertforcompany ...

Now is a great time to dry some of your summer garden flowers for crafting at home by yourself or with a friend. You can also dry some from the grocery store or buy some online. Some even make use of that special bouquet. 12 different posts to give you plenty to choose from. [ more.... link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/dried-flower-crafts/ #driedflowers #Flowers #crafting #flowercrafts #handmadegifts #DIYhomedecor #gardencrafting ...

According to the National Institute of Health lavender has shown to be helpful for relaxing your central nervous system. This makes it a good natural sleep aid so consider taking some of that lavender you have growing in the garden and making a few items to use or gift to friends. See more by clicking on the link in my profile.
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https://hearthandvine.com/ways-use-lavender-bounty/ #lavenderforsleep #aromatherapy #lavendercrafts #sleephelp #lavenderspray ...

When you need more space for your indoor plants, go up. Hanging plants are beautiful and allow for more space in the best windows of the house. Using a pole to hang them from is key and this industrial pipe plant hanger is an easy, interesting, and sturdy option. See how to create one for yourself by clicking on the link in my profile. ⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/industrial-pipe-plant-hanger/ #repurpose #upcycle #diyplanthanger #indoorgarden #industrialdecor ...

Here's one that is fun to make with a group at the beach because we can always find fresh shrimp and summer corn there. However, this one-pot meal is just as easy to make at home for the family. [recipe ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/easy-one-pot-shrimp-boil/ #shrimpboil #summerdinner #onepotmeal #summercorn #oldbay ...

My grandmother made Bamieh without tomatoes. I only recently realized that this is not the norm as I searched for the proper spelling of this Middle Eastern Okra stew dish. I guess I'm really not surprised because we make Lubee (green bean stew) and eggplant stew with tomatoes. Either way, I've shared my recipe today on the blog. If you have access to fresh okra you should definitely try it. However, I make it with frozen all the time. You can find the recipe by clicking on the link in my profile.⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/lebanese-bamieh/ #LebaneseCooking #MiddleEastern #Bamieh #OkraStew #TraditionalRecipe #GardenFreshRecipe ...

Make your own homemade lemon vinegar to cut the strong smell of regular vinegar with the sweet scent of lemons. Use it to clean many different things in your home in a natural way. [ details ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/homemade-lemon-vinegar/ #homemade #cleaners #lemonvinegar #naturalcleaners #lemonscent ...

If you are in deep woods territory probably nothing works better than Deet to keep the bugs away. However, if you are just out for a short while in nature and really don't want to put those chemicals on your body consider trying essential oils. ⠀
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Mixed with a carrier oil in a roll-on bottle you just might find that the bugs will stay away and it's fun combining your favorite scents to make your own signature oil. There's even a "Bug Off" printable that you can download for your own bottles. [ details ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/homemade-insect-repellent-oil/ #handmadegifts #essentialoils #diycrafts ...

These hanging fishnet planters are easy and inexpensive to make. Use jute or butchers twine that you may already have at home. Simple knots make up this easy DIY and allow you to hang plants leaving extra room for more plants. [ details ----> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/fishnet-hanging-planter/ #homedecor #diycrafts #fishnet #twine #hangingplanter #fishnetplanters #indoorgarden #houseplants ...

This bedside pocket organizer is simple enough for even the most basic sewing skills. Great for storing your phone, glasses and your Ereader at night. Makes a great gift for a college student where space is limited. See how to make your own by clicking the link in my profile.⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/diy-bed-pocket-caddy/ #sewing #fabric #handmadegifts #diyorganizer #bedcaddy #diycrafts #sewingtutorial ...

Great for a summer picnic this grilled eggplant salad with Palestinian couscous is delicious hot or cold. If you can't find Palestinian couscous, pearled couscous from the grocery store is very similar and just as good. This is one of those great recipes that you can enjoy as a meal or a side dish. Get the details by clicking the link in my profile.⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/grilled-eggplant-salad/ #easyrecipes #cookingathome #eggplant #summercooking #beattheheat #summersalad #SideDish #potluck #GrilledEggplantSalad ...

These simple water gardens are easy to create and make a wonderful desktop garden for you to enjoy as you work. [tutorial ---> click link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/indoor-water-garden/ #watergarden #indoorgarden #marimo #desktopgarden #tabletopgarden ...

I'm sharing my first attempt at punch needle rug hooking from making my own frame, creating a pattern and turning the end result into a pillow. One of my favorite projects yet. Come see how I did it on the blog and maybe you'll get the itch to try it too. [ details---> click link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/punch-need-rug-hooking-pillow/ #embroidery #pillow #crafting #punchneedle #rughooking #rughookedpillow #fiberarts ...

There's nothing better than a fresh garden tomato. Whether you are growing your own or buying them from a farmer's market this easy summer tomato bruschetta is a must. It really lets the tomato flavor shine. Makes a great light lunch or a fun appetizer by the pool. [ recipe ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/summer-tomato-bruschetta/ #easyrecipes #tomatoes #bruschetta #summertomatoes #summerbruschetta #gardenfreshrecipe ...

As time goes on during the hot dry days of summer gardening can be less of a enjoyment and more of a burden. See some tips on how to maintain your garden during the hazy days of summer without getting too frustrated. [details ---> link in profile ]⠀
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https://hearthandvine.com/10-top-summer-gardening-tips/ #gardeningtips #gardening #Flowergarden ...