This last week, I celebrated a year in time, from when I stood mowing a massive lawn (that was horribly overgrown) to where it is now. As I mowed that massive piece of land, I was thinking where I would put our first garden. And this called to me. It was mostly flat, and sat… Continue reading One Year Out
Tag: Homesteading
April Check In With The Strawberry Supports
In early March, I had posted about the plastic strawberry supports I picked up on Amazon. With it still being winter, I wasn't sure how they would work or if they would even work at all. I had installed them at the end of February. This was how the bed looked at the start of… Continue reading April Check In With The Strawberry Supports
Recent Garden Reels
I have been posting a number of reels on my Facebook page lately, of things involving the garden. I hope you enjoy a few of them. Garden Walkaround 4/07 My Favorite Place To Sit Strawberry Test Bed Garlic 2026 National Gardening Day Peas In The Garden Blueberries In The Garden ~Sarah
Grow This: WV Garden Challenge 2026
Last year, the Grow This: WV Garden Challenge had just started for the season when we moved into our new home. I signed up, got the seed packets, and got growing. I was so excited because this was a challenge I knew I could do well at. I did write about it last year (part… Continue reading Grow This: WV Garden Challenge 2026
DIY Seed Starting Mix
It can be overwhelming to shop for seed starter mix, and what to use. Big-box stores are full of tiny bags at high cost, while plant nurseries offer small and large bags, even more expensive. But it doesn't have to be. In most cases, it is only 2 to 3 ingredients, easily done in a… Continue reading DIY Seed Starting Mix