September on a Permaculture Homestead in Ireland
"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...
Tag : harvest
Ah looking back on the harvest in Oct 2016, just before our 1st frost…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
— 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
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
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
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