Tag Archives: Home and Garden

Homesteading: Cover Crops/Green Manures June 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by sharongensler

What a crazy spring! We’ve had over 6” of rain after having none for almost a month. Hot then cold then hot again. Frost over Memorial Day weekend and now 4 days later it’s in the high 80’s in the … Continue reading →

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Homesteading: Insect Protection Over the Years May 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by sharongensler

Thought I’d share with you some of my observations and interactions with insects over the years here on the homestead. I started growing here in 1981 and have gone through many insect cycles. We carved out our growing areas from … Continue reading →

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Homesteading: Spring Decisions

Posted on February 24, 2013 by sharongensler

Spring is in the air, or at least in the lengthening daylight hours.  The great awakening, around the homestead, has begun and we had better be prepared.  It’s time to make final decisions on this year’s direction. Which of our … Continue reading →

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