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Colorways via Plants at Homestead Gardens
col·or·way ˈkələrˌwā/ noun plural noun: colorways any of a range of combinations of colors in which a style or design is available. I was stopped in my photography tracks when cataloging...
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Close to 40 Holiday Tree Stories!
Seasonal and Local with Rita Calvert Our blog here at Homestead Gardens is going to take on a new look for the holiday season. We are talking set design for Santa, the elves, Grandma’s Kitchen,...
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The North Pole is Homestead Gardens Winter Wonderland
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert On to another scene of wonder for the holidays. Silver, white, icy pale blue are colors that glow in our glittering Winter Wonderland. Icicles,...
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Dear Santa and Grandma’s Kitchen
Make your own Gingerbread Whoopie Pies! Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert For all of the inspired tree vignettes at both Homestead Gardens locations, Dear Santa linking with...
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Under the Sea and In the Deep
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert Now you are seeing from the tour of our Holiday Trees that there’s a story around every corner; up and down, over and below. This wet story begins...
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Decorating with Fresh Greenery
Decorating the house with fresh greenery is one of the oldest winter holiday traditions. Evergreens have been a part of winter festivals since ancient times. Greenery such as cedar, pine and holly add...
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Holiday Gems-Our Pets
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert For the holidays, Homestead Gardens has “stores within the store”-full of ideas and inspiration. In this post we are spending time at Pete’s Pets....
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The Story of a Living Christmas Tree
My recent post about decorating with fresh greens brought back memories of one special Christmas. My father was a very practical man. He had no use for things that didn’t serve a purpose. So imagine...
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Holiday Trees for Birds and Gardeners~Grills as Gifts + Special Bonus!
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert Did you notice the SPECIAL BONUS? Our discount coupon for Ladies Night December 6 (in both stores) is just that! The coupon can be used in the bird...
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Special Features for the Gals and Ladies Night
A beloved tree graces the magnificent holiday again this year-the upside-down chandelier tree. Icy glitter, sparkles, crystal waterfall ornaments lend to a magical wonderland. The leadin photo above...
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A Spectacular Chesapeake Nautical Holiday
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert A Spectacular Chesapeake Nautical Holiday is always a cherished event in this region. We have our beloved waterside icons: crabs, oysters, Old Bay...
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The Holiday Libations Tree and Tabletop Treasures
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert You can not miss the wine and beer tree! It is a sight to behold and partake! Wine accessories abound with glasses, platters, trays, cocktail forks...
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Santa Paws-More, More, More!
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert It’s not just Friday evening for our event of Santa giving a big ol’ lap to your favorite critter, not just a brand new department chock full of...
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Have a Hoot on New Year’s Eve
Homestead Gardens Inspired Holidays by Rita Calvert Here you have some cleverly darling ideas for a New Year theme, This week a fabulous truffle cookie recipe is included-Sparkling Truffle Cookies....
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“Chesapeake Nautical” and Trees For the Little Tykes
Be Inspired Seasonally with Rita Calvert An all-time favorite tree and scene is Chesapeake Nautical…near and dear to our hearts on the Mid-Atlantic coast. Our beloved sailboats hang from the holiday...
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Planting Amaryllis Bulbs In Three Easy Steps For Beautiful Winter Blooms
Everyone loves flowers and during the dead of winter, they can spruce up a house with their beautiful colors. One plant that shines at this time of year is the amaryllis. If you’ve been thinking about...
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Poinsettias Bring Living Holiday Cheer into Your Home During the Long Winter...
Nothing spruces up your home and adds color for the holidays better than a poinsettia plant. A traditional red poinsettia blends perfectly with the reds and greens found in many holiday decorations....
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The Perfect Greenery to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
Nothing decorates a home during the holiday season better than a Christmas tree. One of the best investments your family can make for this holiday season and the many more to come is investing in “Life...
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“Day in Paradise” and “Pretty as a Peacock” Trees
Be Inspired Seasonally with Rita Calvert Oh those fabulous tree themes just keep on acomin’! For “A Day in Paradise” take a pinch more of this, a dash of that to make it your own. Just be sure it’s...
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“God Bless America” and “Woodland Friends”
Be Inspired Seasonally with Rita Calvert Along with the support and generosity of our community, Homestead Gardens is donating farm-grown Christmas Trees to U.S. troops and military families through...
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