January 2018 – Page 2 – Barakah Heritage Farm

Permaculture, A Practical Guide for a Sustainable Future

Barakah Farm StaffJan 23, 20180

"Permaculture" (permanent agriculture) is the conscious design and maintenance of economical, agriculturally productive ecosystems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. While

I ️ #OKRA #RedBurgundyOkra Thanks to our mini heatwave this summer, we were able…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 23, 20180

I ♥️ #OKRA ? #RedBurgundyOkra Thanks to our mini heatwave this summer, we were able to harvest 3 more than last year ???‍♀️?❤️

A little homegrown Spring Asparagus, Beetroot leaves because I love a splash of colour…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 23, 20180

A little homegrown Spring harvest....... Asparagus, Beetroot leaves because I love a splash of colour on the dinner plate and a little posy of English

Sod Busting: How Families Made Farms on the Nineteenth-Century Plains (How Things Worked)

Barakah Farm StaffJan 22, 20180

Prairie busting is central to the lore of westward expansion, but how was it actually accomplished with little more than animal and human power? In

The Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control: A Complete Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Garden and Yard the Earth-Friendly Way (Rodale Organic Gardening Books (Paperback))

Barakah Farm StaffJan 22, 20180

With growing consumer awareness about the dangers of garden chemicals, turn to The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control (by Fern Bradley)

Lions mane for lunch! Finally grew a nice specimen of this weirdly wonderful mushroom,…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 22, 20180

Lions mane for lunch! Finally grew a nice specimen of this weirdly wonderful mushroom, which is highly medicinal and also delicious. A bit like cooking

Humble House Sauerkraut Pounder Extra Long 16″ Natural German Beech Wood SAUERSTOMPER for Fermentation Crocks and Mason Jars – HHSS116 Cabbage Tamper for Packing Down Fermented Foods like Kimchi!

Barakah Farm StaffJan 21, 20180

The SAUERSTOMPER by Humble House is an extra long 16" vegetable stomper, also commonly referred to as a cabbage tamper or sauerkraut pounder. The SAUERSTOMPER

This planting method for celery worked great for me last fall. I just planted…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 21, 20180

This planting method for celery worked great for me last fall. I just planted some more, yay for cooler weather!

Why an Indian State Is Paying Farmers to Go Organic

Barakah Farm StaffJan 21, 20180

Very interesting article! https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/kb7yzv/why-an-indian-state-is-paying-farmers-to-go-organic

When we were planting our orchard nearly 4 years ago I didn’t have too…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 20, 20180

?When we were planting our orchard nearly 4 years ago I didn't have too many concerns about which trees should be planted where. ??But I

Rare Agricultural Tool

Barakah Farm StaffJan 20, 20180

Fin just harvested our very last cabbage crop, what a bumper year for these…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 20, 20180

Fin just harvested our very last cabbage crop, what a bumper year for these brassica babies. Now we'll just have to grow something as equally

Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: The Indispensable Green Resource for Every Gardener

Barakah Farm StaffJan 19, 20180

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years―and the best tool novices can buy to

Mr mushroom head. ️ #milkwoodmushrooms

Barakah Farm StaffJan 19, 20180

Mr mushroom head. ❤️? #milkwoodmushrooms

Hey, you! Do you live in California? Do you have a lawn that you’re…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 18, 20180

?Hey, you! Do you live in California? Do you have a lawn that you’re feeling inspired to remove - to replace with natives, drought tolerant

No Dig Organic Home & Garden: Grow, Cook, Use, and Store Your Harvest

Barakah Farm StaffJan 18, 20180

No dig organic gardening saves time and work. It requires an annual dressing of compost to help accelerate the improvement in soil structure and leads

‘Red Pear’ is an indeterminate heirloom tomato variety with a vigorous growth habit that’s…

Barakah Farm StaffJan 18, 20180

'Red Pear' is an indeterminate heirloom tomato variety with a vigorous growth habit that's great in salads and pastas. Vertical support is highly recommended. #heirloomtomatoes