I managed to get several seeds started this morning. A few of each; echinacea, nasturtium, zinnias, winter savory, calendula, and chives. Still have some herbs to start. I’m using styrofoam egg carton tops underneath to keep any wetness from the countertop. For some of my seeds I used egg cartons to start them in. I’ll …
Peas are more than just a sweet spring snack; for the suburban homesteader, they are a strategic asset. They’re one of the first crops you can get in the ground, they provide a vertical wall of food in tiny spaces, and they actually leave your soil better than they found it. If you want to …
Okay, these aren’t technically seeds. #homestead#microhomestead#wv#usa#travel#bnb
Since my girls have never laid dark eggs before, I suspect this is from one of the backyard neighbor ducks we took in last fall. Don’t fret. The egg is perfectly good. Some duck breeds lay dark eggs at the start of the laying season then, like an emptying laser printer cartridge, they get lighter …
