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
January Harvest
It has been a cold, dry January thus far – at least it seems that way to me. Some of
November Harvest
How did it get to be November? The trees are looking half empty of their leaves and telling us it’s
Belated Winter Garden
Finally, the winter garden has been planted – better late than never. Winter vegetables need enough time to get established
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garden, winter vegetables
Planting Fall & Winter Crops
It is difficult to think about fall and winter crops when the tomatoes are just starting to ripen on the
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vegetables, winter vegetables
Raking Is Not Homework
“I can resist anything but temptation.” -Oscar Wilde This became the theme of my weekend, for better or worse. I
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backyard livestock, design, ducks, garden, winter vegetables
Late Summer Already
How did it get to be September already? Is someone playing a trick on my calendar? Here we are in
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garden, harvest, tomatoes, urban farm, vegetables, winter vegetables
What to Eat
It’s that time in the term. I am sleeping just enough… I am showering just enough… I am battling colds
Swiss Chard for Dinner
We have been having swiss chard for dinner now for about three months. It’s a versatile vegetable packed with great
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cooking, egg recipes, harvest, recipes, winter vegetables