Fish emulsion – what is it, how to use it, and is it safe to use? Farmer Nathan is here to share how to use fish emulsion for great results! So many questions for something that smells like fishy business! I have used this product personally for about 5 years and can’t wait to share […]
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The Christmas season is steeped in so many traditions. Many of which may not be an option this year due to the pandemic. However, there are plenty of ways to make this year memorable and special for all ages either virtually or socially distanced. This year is a great opportunity to create new traditions or
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A box of this, a can of that, and a stash of frozen microwave dinners are super convenient. In many ways convenience foods save time. I used to eat them and had found a few decent tasting ones. I loved me a good frozen pizza too. Mmm…but I soon learned that there were some dangers
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Not that long ago what we consider fall decorations today were merely a by-product of the homesteading lifestyle. Pumpkins and squash stacked up on the porch, corn stalks drying in the field, hay being baled and dried corn filling up the crib. All of these served a purpose on the homestead beyond merely setting the
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Fall garden harvesting – so many ways, but which way is best? The cool crisp air of fall makes the kale look all the better and more enticing to harvest. But how many leaves are safe to harvest? The spinach looks like it is filling out nicely. What leaves are best to pick for dinner?
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Growing enough food for your family can seem like a daunting task when we first start down the path of self-sufficiency. Surprisingly, the fall is the simplest time to start that journey! When most people think about growing more of their own food, it is usually the summer garden they have in mind. Visions of
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Planting kale to enjoy all fall and winter. This can seem like a dream, especially in zones 5 or lower where the winters are cold and long. No need to worry though, Farmer Nathan has some great tips to grow delicious kale throughout the winter! Don’t forget to check out our free planting template for
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Last year we decided to up our dry bean game. Not only did we plant two 30-ft rows of dry beans (black, kidney, and cannellini), we also planted the prolific whippoorwill cowpeas. On a much smaller scale in years past, we’ve just hand-shelled the legumes. But with the volume we harvested last year and now
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The cool crisp air of autumn drifts on the winds putting the garden to sleep. Geese begin their trek to the south. Ants start to store up food for the cold months ahead. The scent of frost is heavy in the air. And the time has come to consider what to do with the garden
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Learning how to harvest loofah actually requires the plant to produce fruit. Shocking, I know. We learned the hard way our first season that loofah (or luffa) is a tropical plant. This means loofah prefers a similarly warm and sunny growing season. One that we weren’t providing. After that first year’s mistake, we’re so happy
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