Home and Hearth

Mid pleasures and palaces though
we may roam, Be it ever so humble,
there's no place like home.
~John Howard Payne

Welcome to our Home and Hearth section at Old Fashioned Living.If we've learned anything, it's that our visitors are creative, frugaland they LOVE to do things themselves! This section has beenmuch needed and we hope you'll grab a cup of hot tea and lookthrough the articles, then stop by our forums where you can shareyour own do-it-yourself experiences or ask questions.  Click HERE to visit the Do-it-Yourself Forum.        

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Seasonal Feature

Summer Harvest Tea

Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.

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Tea Time Ideas
Home & Garden

Harvesting and Using Summer Squash

Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.

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