it’s something of a wonder that anyone reads this blog or that i have had new subscribers in the last 6 months as i’ve been so neglectful in posting. i’m not promising anything like i’ll post more often, but i … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
as i’m sure you are aware, i haven’t updated in a very long time. it’s not because there hasn’t been anything to write about. quite the contrary, we have been so busy, that i just haven’t been able to find … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
in the fall of 2013 with the ground frozen, i chipped away at the frozen ground in order to be able to plant chestnut seeds for all ya’ll. they have been growing for over a full year, and now are … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
y’all may remember this post from some time ago – when i wrote about this “rat resistant compost” method. there was some skepticism amongst readers. rightly so, considering what i have seen rats do to a trash can, but i … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
our hoop house is little – at least when compared to what i’m used to. i’ve mostly worked in houses that are 24-34 feet wide and 96 long. our little 14 x 36 foot might be smaller – but it … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
i haven’t written anything since november. and yet i welcome several new subscribers – surprising given the infrequency. welcome new subscribers – i hope you enjoy and will provide feedback. it’s not because nothing has been happening, quite the contrary. … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
we have been eating out of the hoop house for at least a month – mostly arugula, swiss chard and mustard greens for salad. rather than purchase new seeds i just sowed heavily what old seed we had. i had … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
i’ve had a surprisingly large number of new followers given the fact that i’ve written close to nothing in months. i’m not promising that new followers is gonna change anything – in fact i’ve given serious thought to packing in … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
hey folks this fall i’m digging up some of my hazelnuts to offer for sale – these were planted back in 2011 so they are almost 4 year old plants and most stand at two and half feet tall. vigorous … Continue reading →| little house on the urban prairie
it’s time for garlic cleaning – and that means grading garlic too. what’s grading? it’s sorting for size. why would you want to sort for size? cause if you are gonna use…| little house on the urban prairie
