All about seed-starting, growing, and harvesting from the garden.
As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission when you make purchases through these links. For more information, read full disclosure here. First Homestead Garden Update of May 2023 I’m writing this homestead garden update post on May 6th, 2023. The sky is covered completely with gray storm clouds. It’s been raining off …
As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission when you make purchases through these links. For more information, read full disclosure here. Egg Shell Uses on the Homestead If you’re anything like us, your family goes through vast quantities of eggs every week. (And with the taste, versatility, and health benefits- what’s wrong …
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As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission when you make purchases through these links. For more information, read full disclosure here. How to Make Egg Shell Powder The humble egg shell can be a huge boost to your garden and to your chicken flock. But tossing the whole shells directly into the …
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As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission when you make purchases through these links. For more information, read full disclosure here. How to Start Herb Seeds Indoors As I’m writing this afternoon, looking out the window, I can see snow coming down steadily. It’s a slightly saddening (and maddening) sight. But inside …
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As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission when you make purchases through these links. For more information, read full disclosure here. Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors Starting your own vegetable seeds indoors in the spring will be more work than just buying starts, but the benefits outweigh the downsides by far. By the …
How we plan our garden beds Having a good plan is the key to success in many areas of life. Planning garden beds is certainly no exception. Long before we place a single seed into a tray, we take the time to reflect on last year’s garden. Reflecting on the successes and shortcomings of the …
Where to buy vegetable seeds for the homestead garden? Whether you’re a new or experienced gardener, getting ready for spring includes plenty of decision-making. Not least of which, is where you’ll buy vegetable seeds for the upcoming season. Over the last few years I’ve sourced our seeds from many companies- online and offline- and have …
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