Harvesting and preserving is in full swing on our homestead garden. Weeds are threatening at every turn and it’s time to plant fall crops too. Yikes! Hope that my August chore checklist helps you prioritize amidst all the busyness of…
Enjoying all the quirks of Mid-Atlantic farm life
Harvesting and preserving is in full swing on our homestead garden. Weeds are threatening at every turn and it’s time to plant fall crops too. Yikes! Hope that my August chore checklist helps you prioritize amidst all the busyness of…
July is a busy season in the garden! I use my checklist to make sure I stay on top of essential garden tasks. I hope you will find it helpful too. In case you’re wondering, our farm is located in…
My June garden chores may be a little different that yours, if you are in a much cooler or hotter area than zone 7. Feel free to delay or advance these suggestions according to you own regional conditions. I would…
Growing wildflowers and herb seeds successfully requires an extra step for maximum germination rates — stratification. What is seed stratification and how does it improve germination rates? Many wildflower and herb seeds have extra thick seed casings to prevent them…
