We’re passionate about growing as much of our own organic produce as we can here on the homestead, and in this section you’ll find posts all about our indoor and outdoor gardening adventures! There’s always something new to learn with gardening, and each season brings new challenges and opportunities.
What does “chitting” potatoes mean? Chitting potatoes is just a fancy way of saying your spud is growing sprouts before it is even in the soil. It is sometimes referred to as greensprouting. Ever forget about a potato in your pantry and find it growing …
It’s the end of January and I am eagerly anticipating the start of the busy gardening months, but it is still just a bit too soon to plant outside. I’m already craving fresh salad greens from the garden, but the frost twinkling on the garden …
Have you ordered your seeds yet for the upcoming garden season? My seed orders have arrived and are officially organized. Part of what I love about fall and winter is the peaceful feeling I get sitting by our woodstove bundled in blankets while thumbing through …
Mr. Halcyon and I recently traveled to Bend, OR to enjoy some winter activities at Mt. Bachelor. While there, we had some of the best food at a restaurant called Miyagi Ramen. It was so good we went back the next evening. They had a …
Hello friends! I’m thrilled to share with you my new and much improved way to organize my garden seed packets. Are you an organized gardener? You probably are. Well, this post may not help you then. If, however, you also have piles of half empty, …