The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

Ep 151. Fall Home Decor That's Good Enough to Eat


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If you’re anything like us, you probably love cozying up your home for fall—but maybe this year the budget feels a little tighter. Instead of going all out on store-bought décor, we’ve been leaning into using what we already have on hand, what’s growing in our garden, and even what we can forage. It’s a way to keep things festive without overspending, and the best part? Much of our décor can later be enjoyed as food, tea, or long-lasting keepsakes.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • 🌿 Herbs that double as décor while drying—like sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, chamomile, and feverfew—and how they can be used later in the kitchen or for tea

  • 🎃 How to choose, cure, and store pumpkins, squash, and gourds so they last well past the season

  • 💡 Creative (and frugal) ways to make a little décor go a long way, including swapping out florals for dried arrangements and refreshing spaces with seasonal touches

  • 🍂 Why asters might be a better choice than mums for long-lasting fall color year after year

    We want to inspire you to create instead of consume this season—using what you already have, what you can grow, and what you can forage to make your home feel festive and abundant.

    ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Join our Facebook community to share your own natural fall décor ideas

      Let’s make this fall beautiful, budget-friendly, and just a little bit “good enough to eat.”

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