Spring Soil Prep
Before you get spring planting fever, take the time to replenish your garden soil first. It’s the best way to […]
Frozen Garden
Being homebound all weekend during Portland’s recent snow and ice storm had it’s moments of beauty. Here are a few
My Favorite Winter Plants
It’s the end of January and some of my favorite winter plants are on full display. Keep your eyes peeled
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design, garden, plants, winter vegetables
January Harvest
It is mighty quiet on the homestead right now and I’m enjoying every chilly moment. It’s my one time of
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Making homemade pumpkin puree is insanely simple and the flavor is far superior to anything you will find in a
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cooking, food preservation, freezing, harvest, recipes, winter vegetables
Cooking Winter Squash
We are up to our ears in winter squash! I decked out our front porch this year with some really
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food preservation, garden, harvest, plants, storing, winter vegetables
Planting Fall Garlic
It’s not too late to get a fall planting of garlic in the ground. This easy to grow crop is
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garden, plants, winter vegetables
Snapshots of Autumn
The wind and rains are rolling in on these late fall evenings – a reminder that winter is rapping on
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garden, harvest, modern homesteading, winter vegetables
Prepping Beds for Winter
The days are growing darker and there is a bite in the morning breeze. Before the first frost hits, which
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backyard livestock, chickens, garden, row covers, soil health, winter vegetables
October Harvest
October is giving us the last drops of warm-season harvests, but it’s time to draw the curtain for winter. Juniper