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Posted on October 15, 2021 by katiescrochetions

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Hey there! I’m Katie, the face behind The Sweetgum Spot. I hope you find it a great place for inspiration, relaxation, and information on all things handmade, homegrown, and from scratch. Take a look around, and enjoy your visit!

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Suburban homesteaders teaching backyard abundance!
Beekeeping | Gardening | Homesteading

Katie | Backyard Beekeeper
Make this summer something special. Start a garden Make this summer something special. Start a garden and get yourself some bees (it's not too late I promise!)! . And don't forget to get on the wait-list for The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Beekeeping: 365 Days to Homegrown Honey! That way you can have a step by step walk through of how to keep bees in your own backyard! Click the link in my bio to get on the wait-list!
Looking back on some photos and came across this b Looking back on some photos and came across this beauty. Flowers were so underrated in our garden when we first started! We thought we needed all function and no beauty. But it turns out you need the beauty to attract the pollinators and grow the functional stuff... What an interesting metaphor for life, eh? . When setting up your garden (or your life) don't forget to add in some beautiful elements. Take time to appreciate them, and tend them as carefully as you do your tomatoes. Everything will benefit, including your heart ☺️
Let's play a little game! . Never Have I Ever: Hom Let's play a little game! . Never Have I Ever: Homesteading Edition! . Comment below with what you've never done (or never thought you'd do) on your homestead! . And don't forget to get on the wait-list for The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Beekeeping: 365 Days to Homegrown Honey! Click the link in my bio @sweetgumspot so you're the first to know when it comes out!
When's the best time to go into your hive?? When's the best time to go into your hive??
Happy Memorial Day!!! . Thank you to all those who Happy Memorial Day!!! . Thank you to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free. . Swipe to see an evolution of waiting for the parade to start... 😂
Our hard working ladies 🐝 . I've had some quest Our hard working ladies 🐝 . I've had some questions the past few days about how to keep bees and if you can keep bees with kiddos. I've had people reaching out and sending pictures of their hives. And I just want to thank everyone whose gotten in touch! . I'm so happy to connect with you all, give help and advice and encouragement where and when I can, and to get excited about making your backyard homestead dreams a reality!
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Beekeeping: 365 Day The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Beekeeping: 365 Days to Homegrown Honey! is coming out this summer! Click the link in my bio @sweetgumspot to get on the wait-list and make your backyard homestead dreams come true!! ❤️
Here it comes... . I'm honestly worried al my stra Here it comes... . I'm honestly worried al my strawberries are going to ripen while I'm out of town! But I'm not losing hope just yet. This is our first real year of homegrown strawberries and I can't WAIT!
Don't let your dreams keep you from accomplishing Don't let your dreams keep you from accomplishing your goals ❤️ Join me! Let's make our backyard homestead dreams a reality ☺️
Farm kids... Farm kids...
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