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Tag Archives: garden
New Fruit Trees
We have three new additions to our homestead! No, the baby is not one of them – yet. This past weekend we purchased three new, bareroot fruit trees to fill in some holes in our garden. Nothing makes me happier … Continue reading
Posted in food forest, garden, permaculture, plants, trees
Tagged food forest, garden, permaculture, plants, trees
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Easy Spring Veggies
I’m keeping it simple with my spring vegetable garden this year. Baby could arrive anytime between now and the next 3-4 weeks, which means I will be down for the count come March for planting. Instead, I am planting some … Continue reading
What & When to Grow
The time for starting seeds is upon us! Not sure what to sow this year? My advice is plant what you already buy on a regular basis from the grocery store. You are more likely to use what you grow … Continue reading
Get Busy!
The growing season is not too far around the corner! Witch hazel is already blooming and my flowering quince buds are days away from opening. If we can get a handle on some garden chores now, we’ll be in good … Continue reading
Posted in backyard livestock, beekeeping, chickens, ducks, garden, newspaper seed pots, projects, propagation, seeds, trees, vegetables
Tagged backyard livestock, bees, chickens, design, ducks, garden, newspaper seed pots, propagation, seeds, trees, vegetables
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Risky Business: Exotic Edible Plants
January is the time when nursery catalogs pour through our mail slots and cold evenings are spent carefully deciding what new trees, shrubs and vines to add to the homestead. There is an on-going debate between permaculture advocates and native … Continue reading
