by Kendra | Jun 2, 2016 | GARDEN
Two years ago I planted three Nanking Cherry Bushes along the fence in our garden. I’d read about what a beautiful ornamental shrub they make and how productive they are, and thought they’d be a perfect addition to our edible landscaping. They’ve... 
by Kendra | Mar 18, 2016 | GARDEN
Over the past couple of days I’ve been spreading a ton of shredded bark mulch over our flower beds. It’s looking much nicer. But I’ve learned two things in the process. One. I hate spending money on mulch just for looks. I really need to work on... 
by Kendra | Mar 14, 2016 | GARDEN
Japanese Beetles and June Bugs have become a real issue on our homestead. It got really bad after I had a dumptruck load of compost delivered a couple of years ago to fill our raised beds, in which I found many beetle grubs. At the time I didn’t know what they... 
by Kendra | Mar 10, 2016 | GARDEN
The kids and I shot a quick video this week to show you how we plant our peas and carrots in raised beds. I hope you find it helpful! Little Elias cracked me... 
by Kendra | Dec 16, 2015 | GARDEN
Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, are a pretty cool crop to grow. Not at all related to globe artichokes, they’re actually a member of the sunflower family. The tubers that grow underground are the edible part. They’re kinda like a knotty... 
by Kendra | Oct 18, 2015 | GARDEN
Yesterday, while attending the wedding of a dear friend, another homesteading family that we are friends with sat down in front of us and struck up a casual conversation. The husband shared with me the unfortunate loss of their entire sorghum harvest to aphids and... 
