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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Farmer Nathan and I love browsing seed catalogs in the winter, dreaming of our summer garden, and possibly getting carried away with our seed orders. (We can’t be the only ones! 😉 ) We’re always excited to try new varieties, colors, and flavors…but some cultivars aren’t happy to meet us and our good and steamy
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When it comes to growing in the garden, winter always seems to sneak upon us! The refreshing air of October quickly turns into the nippy air of December, and many crops do not like this change. There is nothing like fresh salads, radishes, and kale during the cool fall and winter months. But how can
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Are weeds just weeds? Weeds in the garden can seem like a never-ending task to deal with. Pulling. Hoeing. Cutting. Ploughing. Chopping. It gets exhausting! Having spent many an hour out in the field pulling those countless weeds, I feel your pain. After a few years of weeding, there are patterns that I began to
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March brings a few welcome changes to the winter. The days are growing longer. The air gets a hint of the scent of new life. But unfortunately, it also comes with mud, debris, and the need for good cleaning both inside the house and outside. Hence, spring cleaning! Today we will venture into the garden
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There is nothing quite like a fresh home-grown radish with that fresh crisp snap, spicy bite, or vibrant colors. Nor the pleasant welcome they bring to spring garden as one of the first vegetables ready to harvest. But sometimes, radishes can be finicky to grow in the garden. Farmer Nathan is here with some easy
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Winter is setting in and the frosts begin to descend upon the gardens, which brings unique challenges to the garden. The lettuce leaves turn their translucent shades of colors. The broccoli head looks like a glistening star. Collards offer a frosty accent to the landscape and some of the mustard greens look almost mushy in
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