Category Archives: Gardening
Homestead Update: An Herbal Pathway (Plus a New Farm-hand!)
I mentioned last week that i’d been working on some aesthetic projects. I was so excited to finally add a proper entry way to our house and am now enjoying the lovely smell of lemon thyme every time i step … Continue reading
Filed under Critters, Gardening, The Homestead
On Sheet Mulching and The Very First Plant
Dirty hands are good for the soul. No really, it’s true. I heard on Radiolab or some other source that the good bacteria and other life found in soil can work in tandem with your body to elevate mood and … Continue reading
Filed under Farming, Gardening, Mulch, The Homestead
The Broom That Does Not Sweep
I may have Scottish heritage, but i have no love for the most prevalent species on my farm: Scotch Broom. This is a view out the upstairs window last Summer when we first looked at the place. Scotch Broom is … Continue reading
Planting Garlic
By all the recent posts from my favorite bloggers, i’d say it’s time to plant some garlic! Honestly, it’s a bit late here in the Willamette valley. It’s best to work the soil before it’s been dampened, and great to … Continue reading
Filed under Gardening
