Every year I use my homestead garden journal and planner, and every year I find things that could be better. This year, for the 2025 version of the planner, there are about 30 pages of new charts and guides. For…
Enjoying all the quirks of Mid-Atlantic farm life
A Season of Giving: December Garden Checklist
December is filled with holiday parties and charitable giving. It’s a good thing the garden does not require much urgent attention this month! On the other hand, the more that we can give back to the land in terms of…
With Gratitude for the Harvest: November Garden Checklist
Finally, all or almost all the crops are gathered in, safely stored in root cellar, freezer, and canning jars. Our last crops to be harvested are usually carrots, celery, cabbages, fall lettuces, peas, daikons, beets, and then finally cauliflower and…
Prepare Your Garden For the First Frost: October Garden Chore Checklist
Fall is in the air! October is a check-the-weather-twice-a-day type of month. Our first light frosts usually happen in mid to late October. I am always trying to get a few more days of fresh tomatoes and hoping that my…