Goodnight Garden
Juniper and River were both sleeping inside as Jay puttered around the house, so I seized the moment by taking solitary […]
Cat-Proof Raised Beds
Vegetable seeds have been getting gently tucked into the garden beds for several weeks now, but neighborhood cats have been a
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frugal, garden, raised beds, row covers
Spring Row Covers
We are in the middle of a cool, wet spring which is very typical for the Pacific Northwest. Although you
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
Protected Raised Beds
Vegetables and herbs grow all around the homestead, but a big portion of the harvest is grown in our four
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frugal, garden, row covers
Winter Harvesting
My outdoor garden beds have been providing me with a steady supply of the usual winter suspects: kale, swiss chard,
Is It Just Me?
Perhaps it is just my own impatience this year, but it seems like everything is taking longer than normal to
Spring Greens
Oh, the wonders of a greenhouse! The Urban Farm has a pretty simple, plastic greenhouse that has been keeping me
When to Plant
There are a few rule-of-thumb planting dates among the gardening community that we enjoy repeating every year. One is to