Floral arrangement always seemed like an unattainable art that us mere mortals would have to pay the big bucks to enjoy. Turns out there is a secret to creating quick and easy flower bouquets that even novices can create! Floret Flowers Farm shares mini-series each season and one year she shared her “recipe” for easy […]
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What does patented seed mean? What is a seed utility patent? Can plants and seeds have intellectual property rights? If you’re wondering along these lines, you’re not alone! We started coming across seeds we thought were open-pollinated and fair game for seed saving this past year and were surprised to find restrictions on saving seeds
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When you first get interested in starting a compost pile, it can be intimidating to see all the science jargon, percentages and ratios, and get overwhelmed by all the dos and don’ts. What is green matter anyways? But composting can truly be quite simple! This week we’ll be sharing how to start a compost pile
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The fall time change just occurred and us humans are getting adjusted to shorter days, but did you know that the amount of daylight affects plant growth? While daylight savings was theoretically created for the farmer, plants really don’t care what number you assign to the time on the clock. They are concerned about how
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Wanting to build a better composting system on a budget? The good news is a 3-bay pallet compost system is easy to build on a shoestring even with minimal building experience. This simple building project will level up your composting game without spending money on an expensive tumbler. Plus it has the bonus advantage of
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Wondering how to save okra seed? Saving okra seed is as simple as benign neglect and is super easy, even for beginner gardeners. If you’ve ever grown okra before, you know that the pods grow quick and even when picking nearly everyday they can get large before you know it. While those pods will be
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Winter can be a challenging time for us gardeners and homesteaders. Cabin fever sets in and you itch to get back into the garden. While a season of rest and relaxation can be nice, there is actually a way to grow a garden in the winter. There are two key factors to keep in mind
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Have you struggled growing onions in the South? Wondering if there was a trick on how to grow onions in the southeast? You’re not alone! We grew our fair share of sad little bulbs for a couple years before we figured out what the onions wanted from us. Short day vs. Long day One of
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Sometimes you just need a short list to get you started down the rabbit hole. All of these books are approachable, beginner-friendly, and are still ones we refer to frequently! Whether you live on acreage or still live in the suburbs or city all of these books will give you a great start on your
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We live right on the border between zones 7B and 8A. A mix of the heat of 8A with the frost dates of zone 7B. That summer heat of zone 8A makes growing a cooler spring vegetable garden so appealing! There’s no better time of year to grow quick bolting crops like leafy greens. To
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