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Homesteading 101: It’s 3 Months Till Last Frost

The promised warm-up disappeared at our homestead last night. Instead, we got freezing rain on top of the snow late last night, leaving an ice rink to wake up to. I truly hate ice. People fall and get hurt. Fences don't want to open. The animals are upset. But there is a bright light somewhere… Continue reading Homesteading 101: It’s 3 Months Till Last Frost

Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Homesteading 101: How To Buy The Best Seeds

You might think this post is about what seed brands to buy from, but rather it is how to buy the best seeds for your garden, that will grow and reward you for your hard work with the best fresh produce. With the new year and January comes seed catalogs. That are full of gorgeous… Continue reading Homesteading 101: How To Buy The Best Seeds

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Sow Right Seeds Black Friday Sale

I have been watching all the good sales coming up this week for us homesteaders - and a sale on seeds is always a good one! I love Sow Right Seeds. They are fairly priced and grow well (yes, I am a customer!) November 21st to December 2nd Sow Right Seeds is having a sale… Continue reading Sow Right Seeds Black Friday Sale

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Fall Gardening: Sow Right Seeds Fall Sale

If you see gardening as a 3 to 4 month time period, you are missing out on the fun months. The months where it is cooler, not baking in sun. Where we live in the PNW, we can actively garden from often March to November, and if we put in extra time, we can extend… Continue reading Fall Gardening: Sow Right Seeds Fall Sale

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Prepping Your Fall Garden In July

Talking about Fall on June 10th seems almost mean. But if you don't get to it now, you won't be prepared for an extended growing season. Start planning, as the go time for a fall season is the end of July for those in grow zones 7-8 to have seeds sowed and plants going in… Continue reading Prepping Your Fall Garden In July