The North garden is already proving to be quite the undertaking. We knew when we started plowing and tilling that the garden space next to our barn was massive. Despite warnings, we acknowledged how much work it would be, but continued ahead. So far – it’s amazing. We’re getting our first look at just how much we’re planting and what …
Planting the Three Sisters
In planning our garden, Aaron’s stepmom Debbie recommended the Three Sisters. Being on a big companion planting kick, I thought the bright idea sounded pretty solid. Naturally, I dove headfirst into some research to figure out how to make the most of our South garden. What I found was the Three Sisters plus a pair of flower sisters that really …
Whoa, We Have a Garden Map
We may have tilled a way-too-large garden. Aaron paused for a plow break while working on the chicken coop and enjoying the sunshine last weekend. He fired up the tractor, hooked up the old plow behind the pole barn and took the first stabs into the dirt where the farm’s garden has traditionally been planted. The grass and weeds that …
Seeds in the Greenhouse + New Bulb Sprouts
Spring is SO close and the yard is here to prove it. Over the last week, we’ve been taking inventory of the earliest sprouts pushing out of the ground. The farm’s previous owners really did some work on bulbs and blooms from the look of things so far. While we’ve been busy trying to wrap up the never-ending greenhouse remodel …
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