You probably don't realize just how many seeds you actually eat. It might not have occurred to you that when you are eating chili, those kidney beans are actually seeds! The seeds we eat span across almost all types of vegetative categories. Legumes, grains, nuts, and even flower seeds are all … [Read more...]
Starting the Garden Over
In every gardener's life, there comes a time when you wish you could hit a reset button. You look over the garden area you use and wish you could just snap your fingers and have a clean slate again. You know more now and have experience with different plants, have dreamt about a different layout … [Read more...]
The Gift of Seeds – Year Round!
Recently, I asked on Facebook the question: "As a homesteader, what would you love to find in your stocking come Christmas morning?" The most common thing requested? The gift of seeds! I was very surprised. To be honest, I never considered gifting seeds to people because I figured everyone has … [Read more...]
Super Low Maintenance Food Garden
Whenever I talk to people about gardening, invariably I will hear someone say "I would love to garden but I just don't have the time." I usually launch into my schpeel about how it is pretty much only the beginning and end of the growing season that is the busiest and, if done right, takes very … [Read more...]
Garden Progress: The Plan vs. Reality
Back in January of this year, I was going bonkers with wanting to get some dirt therapy. This last winter seemed particularly long, dark, and drawn out. I decided to change things up and strategize how to get the most out of my garden. We decided (well, OK it was me haha) that we were going to go … [Read more...]
Growing Fast Food in the Garden
Though summer has only just begun, when it comes to the growing season, we are nearing the halfway point. The heat is getting more intense and the rows are overflowing with greenery, teasing with their hints of delicious food just waiting to mature. Some are only getting started after seeing their … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Garden Low Maintenance
I often get asked how much time and energy it takes to have my garden. Most are surprised when I tell them that my busiest times are at the beginning and end of the growing season but there isn't much in between. That's not to say that I don't go out there every.single.day because I do! I love … [Read more...]
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