We didn’t have the best weather this week, but we made good progress just the same. We managed to put in some big things. One of which was rather huge. Friday Flowers Garden Update Food Hedge I still have one shipment outstanding, but all of my other perennials have arrived for this year’s plantings. We …
Month: April 2020
Meet the Three Sisters
Perhaps one of the simplest and most elegant examples of permaculture principles was the three sisters of North America. A traditional combination of squash, beans, and corn in a single planting that was utilized throughout pre-Colombian America. The symbiosis of the 3 plants is quite dramatic and really informative. How the Three Sisters works Beans …
Homestead Weekly Update 4 (April 17, 2020)
Most of the work this week has been indoors due to the weather. The fish are acclimating to the basement aquaponic system. I’m starting to regret how quickly I decided to go full speed on the basement system. Friday Flowers Aquaponics Update The trout have arrived, one didn’t look great but the others are looking …
Homestead Weekly Update (4/9/2020)
Major push on the beds this week. The lovely weather let us accomplish a lot. Beds are taking shape and woody plants have started going in. Looking at the next project, I’m diving into aquaponics with both feet. What’s Blooming What’s Happening in the garden The weather has been lovely and my bare root plants …
Introducing Friday Flowers
Friday Flowers: Fresh Flower Pictures posted every Friday. Sharing the beauty of my garden and helping me focus on creating a garden of continuous beauty.
Homestead Weekly Update 2 (Apr 3, 2020)
My first flowers are about to bloom, and I’ve planted up a storm. I don’t have the beds well laid out in back yet, but I do have a couple of landmark plants to start putting in. I’ve gotten shipments from Edible Acres, Gurneys, and Michigan Bulb. Bed by bed, here’s how we’re progressing. Food …