Tag Archive for ‘gardening’
HOME & GARDEN
It’s about time for another round and reader favorite — “Pictorial Post!” Bringing to you once again snapshots from the Urban Homestead. Enjoy!
MARCH HARVEST TALLY & GARDEN REPORT
It’s officially Spring and what a rocky start weather wise. We spiked into the 90’s for a few days and then dipped back under 60 with gray skies and drizzle.
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HOMEGROWN
Back in the late 1990′s, the GMO corn food contamination forced our family to radically rethink our growing efforts by turning our typical “hobby” garden into a full scale micro farm which provides our family with over 90% of our produce, annually harvesting 6,000 lbs on just 1/10 acre plot.
SUMMER TIME!
Can’t believe we are weeks away from saying “adios” to summer. And just when we thought Ms Summer wouldn’t show, she finally turned up after a pretty cool start.
REAL FOOD, REAL SIMPLE: URBAN HOMESTEAD MEALS
The summer harvest is now just started to pour in and what a blessings. We are so thankful for the bounty that the earth provides. This week we revisited and revived our 100 Foot Diet Challenge
100 FOOT DIET CHALLENGE
We started this challenge a couple years back, and it was very popular and successful in getting folks to eat closer to home. With more and more folks growing their own food, we figure it’s about time we revive and relaunch this challenge!
NATURAL PEST MANAGEMENT: APHIDS
As you grow along with your garden, you begin to gain a different perspective. Although it looks unkempt and even downright ugly, we let some aphid-riddled plants remain in the garden. Why? Although it may look like the black plague, those plants are harboring a powerful secret—a stealth weapon that will turn on the aphids.
GARDEN TEA PARTY
“Afternoon tea is a great context for prayer, testimony, and even confession! The old phrase, “Tea and sympathy” really is a good idea for today’s busy world. – Eras of Elegance”
GIVEAWAY WINNERS
The FIVE winners, chosen by random.org, of our Homestead Blessings DVD giveaway are:
