Welcome Spring! Finally! But is it, really? As you probably know by now, where we live, it still snows in springtime. Our last frost could come as late as June. There is hope, however! Check out these April Gardening Tips to see what you can start doing now. 1- Get your clean-up DONE.(as much as possible) If you live in a warm-ish climate, now is the time to finish your garden cleaning so you can make a little planting happen. Perhaps you are in an area like mine, where snow is … [Read more...] about April Gardening Tips
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February Garden Tips
"February Garden Tips" sound a little strange here on this never-ending, snow-bound, frozen hill. But, as in the post, "January Garden Tips," there are still quite a few things you can do for the garden even if you suffer through harsh winters! Here are some ideas to get you going: PRUNE THOSE TREES - Prune your fruit trees. (If you haven't already) They are still dormant, so it's a great time to prune. Since you sharpened and cleaned up your tools in January, your pruning saw should … [Read more...] about February Garden Tips
January Winter Gardening Tips
Happy New Year! Are you itching to dig in the dirt? I know I am! But it's just too cold to stay outside for any great length of time without the help of some serious layers. Also, it's tough to work with soil that's frozen! But, in spite of all that, there are some things you can do, so here are my January Winter garden tips. First, all is not lost. January is a great time of year to DREAM! Dream of what it will be like not to have to layer up just to go … [Read more...] about January Winter Gardening Tips
How to Work With Garden Wildlife
I don't know of any place where garden wildlife doesn't exist. It could be birds, bunnies, rodents, deer, squirrels, raccoons, woodchucks, and the like. One thing I love most about Permaculture is the shift in thinking about these creatures we once thought of as nuisances. Read on to find out more about how to work with garden wildlife! Oh Deer! Deer are probably our Number One frequent visitor in the garden and orchards. They definitely have their favorite plants on which they like to … [Read more...] about How to Work With Garden Wildlife
How to Grow Sprouts
How to Grow Sprouts (**Updated**) Here at the Mountain Farmhouse, we like to grow a few things indoors. ESPECIALLY when we can't really grow too much outside! One of our favorite, and highly nutritious, foods is the humble, little SPROUT! Follow this simple guide to learn how to grow sprouts! Start With a Clean Jar I've had my jar for years(it was part of a kit), but a large mason jar works every bit as well. Make sure it's a minimum of one quart in size. I would … [Read more...] about How to Grow Sprouts