Category Archives: Homesteading

Growing and Freezing Broccoli

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Jennifer

This year we planted broccoli seeds in January in hopes of raising lots of broccoli to freeze. We didn’t get along nearly as well with the broccoli plants as we did the tomato plants.  There were a couple of times … Continue reading →

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Potatoes and Sawdust

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Jennifer

You may remember that when I planted the Yukon Gold and Red Pontiac potatoes it was in a new garden box that I didn’t fill all the way. I had the best intentions of adding more compost to the box … Continue reading →

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Raised Strawberry Pyramid Bed Plans

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Jennifer

Here are the plans for the strawberry beds that we made.  This spring we made three of these; however, I plan to continue to add more strawberry beds as we can.

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Our Farm: Wine Cap Mushrooms

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jennifer

My friend, Julie over at Missouri Farm Girl, got started with mushrooms about a year ago.  She got me interested in growing mushrooms after hearing her talk about them.  So I started doing a little more research to see if … Continue reading →

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Our Farm: Planting Raspberries and Blackberries

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Jennifer

Raspberries Raspberries require a well-drained location with full sun.  If planted in a row, as I did, they should be planted 3 to 4 apart.  The rows should be 6 to 8 feet apart.  I planted mine in two rows that … Continue reading →

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