Homesteading
Root Cellar Storage
By Bev Sandlin The harvest is starting to come in and I still don't have my root cellar framed in and ready to go - been on the project list for a couple of years now. The last couple of years I have been storing my winter vegetables in old apple … [Read more...] about Root Cellar Storage
Survival Landscaping Part 3: Permaculture
By Bev Sandlin, Fillmore County Master Gardener What is Permaculture? I lifted this explanation here: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-essence-of-permaculture-gardening.htm What is a Permaculture Garden? Permaculture … [Read more...] about Survival Landscaping Part 3: Permaculture
Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans!
By Bev Sandlin, Master Gardener Fillmore County, MN These photos were take on 8.2.14 in my garden. I am a true lover of Kentucky Wonder pole beans, I've been planting them for the last 30 years. They are a non-GMO bean so you can save your … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans!
Last Resort Weeding
By Bev Sandlin Sometimes stuff happens and the garden becomes a low priority. I'm writing this with a variety of scenarios in mind... - A SHTF situation, you bug out, come back a week or two later and NEED that garden to produce. - A … [Read more...] about Last Resort Weeding
Garden Weed Control – A Primer
By Bev Sandlin, Master Gardener Fillmore County Recently I was sitting at the county fair volunteering with other master gardeners when the subject turned to grass control in bulb flower beds. One of the ladies knew of an herbicide called POAST … [Read more...] about Garden Weed Control – A Primer