It's second week of July and most people are not thinking about their fall garden. They are focused on what is happening now, and the start of the summer harvest. But now is the time to get your fall crops seeded and going, so you can get them in the ground in the months of… Continue reading Starting Your Fall Garden In Zone 8b
Tag: Plants
Building A Food Forest With Edible Perennials
One of our long-term goals on our homestead has been building densely planted food forests, where most are perennial. Planting once and eating every year has been my goal for long-term sustainability. While we have carved out garden beds to grow in (because of deer) that are fenced, 2 of the biggest beds grow wild… Continue reading Building A Food Forest With Edible Perennials
Gardening: Getting The Tomatoes and Peppers In The Ground
In theory, Mother's Day Weekend is the typical tomato and pepper planting time in the Pacific Northwest. That depends on the weather, of course, but by then, we have passed the last frost date weeks before. This year has been special. For being in a "drought," it's been cool and rainy this May. Today, as… Continue reading Gardening: Getting The Tomatoes and Peppers In The Ground
Gardening: When Your Mind Just Knows
The other day, I was out working on our homestead and went to do greenhouse chores when my mind clicked. I felt a mental push: it was time to start putting bamboo poles in the tomato plants. It was a strong push in my mind. The oldest starts were getting taller, and while supported as… Continue reading Gardening: When Your Mind Just Knows
3D Printing Succulent And Houseplant Pots
Kirk does a lot of 3D printing for things we need around the house and homestead. It really is cool how many files are posted so that if you need something, chances are you can make it. He uses a Pruska MK4. Of the pots Kirk has printed for me, these two swirl pots are… Continue reading 3D Printing Succulent And Houseplant Pots