harvest – Barakah Heritage Farm

September on a Permaculture Homestead in Ireland

Barakah Farm StaffNov 23, 20180

"The homestead was built on a gentle rise that sloped gradually away on every side; in front to the wide plain, dotted with huge gum

Ah looking back on the harvest in Oct 2016, just before our 1st frost…

Barakah Farm StaffNov 27, 20170

Ah looking back on the harvest in Oct 2016, just before our 1st frost warning. I had to hurry up to the garden to pick

We harvested the rest of the potatoes today. I think we have enough to…

Barakah Farm StaffNov 24, 20170

We harvested the rest of the potatoes today. I think we have enough to last the year. Last summer we grew way too much potatoes,

The “All Year Round” cauliflower seedlings are looking healthy! I always struggle with overwinter…

Barakah Farm StaffNov 21, 20170

The "All Year Round" cauliflower seedlings are looking healthy! I always struggle with overwinter crops so I've got my fingers crossed for these babies! .

Harvesting the latest round of radishes! What’s not to love – only a few…

Barakah Farm StaffNov 20, 20170

Harvesting the latest round of radishes! What’s not to love - only a few weeks from seed to harvest to salad! #radish #harvest #cometodinner #salads

Sweet corn is an easy crop for home gardens. Here’s how to plant it

Barakah Farm StaffSep 28, 20170

One of life’s great treats is biting into corn that was cooked just minutes after it was harvested from your home garden. If you’ve never

Growing Shiitake Mushrooms

Barakah Farm StaffJul 1, 20170

We got involved with Shiitake Mushrooms through our Agricultural Cooperative Extension Agency. (This is a great resource for any farmer. Make it a point at

Transitioning the Vegetable Garden from Spring to Summer

Barakah Farm StaffApr 2, 20170

— Gardening Tips — This is the time of year when I transition the vegetable garden from its spring crops into summertime. It’s the time

Planning for summer food – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

Barakah Farm StaffMar 7, 20170

planning for summer food Apr 11, 2017 We’re not in the summer yet, not by a long way, but the spring does seem to

The Easy Way to Grow Loads of Potatoes: In a Trash Can

Barakah Farm StaffDec 10, 20160

Potatoes are one excellent staple crop to grow in the home garden, but isn’t there a lot of digging and back pain involved? Not necessarily!

6 Ways to Increase Food Production in Your Organic Vegetable Garden

Barakah Farm StaffDec 4, 20160

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