Tag Archives: spring

Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Herb Wheels

March 23, 2010 6 Comments

A Basic Herb Wheel With warmer weather it’s time to get those herbs that have been basket-bound all winter out into the fresh air!   This year, why not make an Herb Wheel!  You can place it under a fledgling tree (so they get enough sun) and help to feed the soil around the tree [...] Read more
Category: Urban Homesteading
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Tuesday’s Tip: Time to transplant herbs

October 20, 2009 6 Comments

The weather is changing in many parts of the US. Time to decide what to do with the herbs. We like to have fresh herbs year round so I traditionally plant them in window boxes for the inside. A few tips before planing:   1. Make sure you get something that has a drip tray [...] Read more
Category: Herbs and Herb Gardens
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Heirloom seeds by the lb.

February 10, 2009 8 Comments

We are planting only heirloom seeds this year and below is our starter list.   No hybrids and so all will produce seeds that reproduce thus starting out seed bank. So, as the weather is cold and the mind is all that I can use to plant, here is our list for this year! 1 lb [...] Read more
Category: Heirlooms, Non-GMO and Seed Saving/Storing
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