Back to the Basics with Laura

Explore our down-home, homestead in southeastern Georgia. We share recipes, natural cleaning, organic beauty/health, DIY’s, gardening, and our day-to-day small farm living. Share the Love…

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Category: Homesteading

  • Companion Planting: A Garden Partnership

    Companion Planting: A Garden Partnership

    Discover the time-tested method of companion planting–where vegetable grow better with herbs and flowers. It’s nature’s way of keeping your garden healthy and thriving with no chemicals.

  • Growing Your Food: Start a Small Garden

    Growing Your Food: Start a Small Garden

    Starting a small garden is easier than you think– and you don’t need a big yard to do it. With a few pot, good soil, and a sunny spot you can grow your own herbs, veggies, and flowers. It’s a simple pleasure to grow and bring fresh food to your table.

  • Candling Eggs🐥

    Candling Eggs🐥

    Candling eggs is a simple and important part of hatching—it’s how you check whether an egg is developing properly. You shine a bright light (flashlight) through the egg to see what’s going on inside without cracking it open.

  • Raising Chickens For Beginners

    Raising Chickens For Beginners

    Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy fresh eggs, and a little country charm right in your backyard. With a good setup and a little daily care, anyone can start a happy hen house.

  • Homesteading–Not As Hard As It Seems

    Homesteading–Not As Hard As It Seems

    Homesteading doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a little space and a lot of heart, you can start small—whether it’s composting, gardening, or raising a few chickens. Follow along as I share simple, practical tips from our 5-acre homestead in southeastern Georgia to help you live a more self-sufficient, fulfilling life.

  • Composting: Turning Kitchens Scraps into Garden Gold

    Composting: Turning Kitchens Scraps into Garden Gold

    Composting is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to reduce waster and improve your garden soil–all the while saving money on fertilizer.

  • Hello, Friends

    Hello, Friends

    I’m Laura Reefer, cool name, huh? Welcome to my site. This is my first blog, and Reefer’s Blend is a cozy corner where I share my passion for all things home and family. Whether you are looking for delicious family recipes, handy cooking tips, or creative patterns to spark your next project, you may also…