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Green Bean Pickin’ Time
It’s hot and humid in early July in Missouri and that means it is time to harvest the green beans. We started our first harvest from 2 beds today. We picked and snapped for several hours and were pleased to … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged country, country life, country living, country skills, garden, gardening, green bean, growing, homestead, homesteading, mini-farm
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5 Secrets to Making Rich Compost Consistently
Experienced gardeners know that rich compost is the key to all natural gardening and soil building. Rich compost provides your plants with the nutrients they need for fertile growing and lush, healthy vigor. Plus, and more importantly, rich compost feeds … Continue reading
Posted in Composting, Gardening
Tagged all natural, comfrey, compost, country life, country living, country skills, cover crop, garden, gardening, growing, homestead, homesteading, mini-farm
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Yummy Greens
Our garden has produced several rounds of mustard greens and arugula. The family has sold several bags at the Farmer’s Market. This week the weather has topped 90 degrees and I think the greens have run their course. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon grease, farmers market, garden, greens, mustard greens, yummy
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Rye Grass and Hairy Vetch Cover Crop Update
The cover crops this year have gone wild with all the rain and storms we’ve had this spring. In fact, I’m writing this post just after another severe storm has hit our area with tornados touching down close by. The … Continue reading
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Tagged composting, country, country life, country living, country skills, cover crop, garden, gardening, growing, homestead, homesteading, mini-farm
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Tillage Radish Cover Crop Update Seven
I love it when a plan comes together. This is my final update on the 2012/2013 Tillage Radish cover crop experiment. With spring now in full swing, the radish beds are almost completely clear of the radishes except for a few … Continue reading
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Tagged country skills, cover crop, cover cropping, farm, garden, gardening, growing, homestead, homesteading, mini-farm, no till gardening, tillage radish
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Starting Onions From Seed Update
Growing onions from seed may seem odd to many gardeners. And it may seem odd to you too. Several of my friends have never tried doing it and are curious when I tell them about it. To me, it’s fun … Continue reading
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