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The Spring Garden: Extend Your Growing Season with Early, Cold-Hardy Varieties
It’s a Monday morning at the end of February. It’s cold New England morning. And yes, I’m getting ready to plant seeds. While most people think of gardening
Starting Seeds 101
I used to worry about whether or not I should start seeds indoors or outdoors. Should I bother with a seed starting mix, or can I start the
Why I Do Not Grow GMO
This is the first part of several gardening-related posts. I tried several times to just sit down and write an article about choosing and preparing seeds, but
A Garden Update and CSA Season Has Started
In spite of construction at our home completely disrupting everything- including our garden, we do have golden chard going strong and ready to start harvesting. Several bean, zucchini,
Rough Winter
It has been almost five months since my last entry. The winter was spent with revolving respiratory illnesses going around and around the household. Plenty of bronchitis and
Uses for Leftover Water from Boiling Eggs
When you boil an egg, some of the calcium from the shell leaches into the water. This is a good thing! You now have water plus calcium. Here are
Five Uses for Leftover Egg Shells
Ever wonder what to do with leftover egg shells from cooking or baking? Here are a few ideas for leftover egg shells: Soil Amendment– Crush them up (mortar &
Welcome to Homesteading Mom
This site is dedicated to helping people learn homesteading skills. The category list will continue to grow as this web site grows, but here is a quick description