Category Archives: Gardening/Local Plant Life

“Gonion” Harvest

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

The autumn harvest is in full swing on the “homestead.” This year, we’re very excited about the quality and quantity of garlic and onions we’ve produced. garlic and onions are essential to almost all of our favorite homestead meals. We … Continue reading →

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Potatoes Grow to New Heights

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Michelle Zeiger

We had more potatoes than beds to plant them in this year. So I finally tried out the potato tower idea I’d heard from Mike McGrath on “You Bet Your Garden.” I started with a lashed together log cabin style … Continue reading →

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