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Getting Ready - August 8, 2022 @goldenoakfarm

On Monday morning when I went up to do chores, this is what greeted me outside the front door at 6AM. I’d not gotten to sleep until 1:15AM. And this is what it looked

Next is Beet Harvest - August 8, 2022 @goldenoakfarm

On Sunday, after only 5½ hours sleep due to it being so hot, I went out at 7AM. In the Big garden, the chore for the day was harvesting all the beets. The row was

SIMPLE, FAST, NUTRICIOUS, and most of all EASY SUPPER

Hello Folks! I was inspired to share my home made meal of this evening. I was inspired after it was all compiled so it won't be in steps, but I do have a before

Living in a 'Yome' shelter for the summer

So, I thought I'd show up a couple scenes of the canvas house I'm living in this summer. I own a bell tent, but since we are in Appalachia this summer, we decided

The Last Of Our Winter Garden - Seed Saving/what to plant/and general TIPS and KNOWLEDGE

We talk about a few of our winter crops that are going to seed as we are settling into spring weather. Get some tips on harvesting seed, ideas for your next winter

Tips On Seed Saving

I created a video to offer some tips on seed saving. I wanted to add the same holds true with peppers, tomato, watermelon, etc. save from your BIGGEST and best fruit.

Young Food Forest Tour and TIPS To Start Your Own!

We are 18 months into our project! Take a tour of our young food forest as it wakes up from its winter slumber. Listen to some tips to help you get on your way with

😍🐪The Hump Day Hustle!🐫😍 <04082020>

Where? - The Alliance Castle When? - 2 pm PST / 5 pm EST / 9 pm UTC What's The Hump Day Hustle? This is a show designed to share opinions from real users on the

Levurda - bear garlic (Allium ursinum)

So @esteem app got updated to work with the new block chain, Hive, a fork from Steem. Let's try a short post to test it out! @riverflows provided the inspiration

Two varieties of sunchokes

Over the years we've collected 4 or 5 varieties of Jerusalem artichokes. However, for the life of me, I cannot find where the rest are growing and I've been digging

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

Common names: Feverfew, Bachelor’s Buttons Taxonomic name: Tanacetum parthenium Family: Asteraceae Uses: Migraines, headaches, biliousness, menstrual problems Area

No image, just a ramble

I haven’t been the most regular poster on Steemit over the years. I’ve had months off at a time and always been a little sad when I’ve returned, only to see the

Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra)

Common names: Elder, Elder Tree, Elder Berry Taxonomic name: Sambucus nigra Family: Adoxaceae Uses: Colds, minor wounds, constipation, skin complaints Area of origin:

A CALL TO ACTION! PLEASE READ!

Long post here. BUT I believe it is WORTH the time to read. I'm feeling very passionate right now and needed to write. I, admittedly so, like some of you, had let

Corn Silk (Zea mays)

Common names: Corn Silk, Corn Style Taxonomic name: Zea mays Family: Poaceae Uses: Urinary and bladder issues, blood pressure Area of origin: Mexico Warnings: It’s

Garlic up and running

Most of the garlic seems to have overwintered well and after a week of warmer weather, got a flying start! That's 10 cm of straw mulch in top. 6 rows of tightly

The larger crocuses bloomed!

The weird weather continues. After having a couple of centimeters of snow, it suddenly became very warm and in a few days, we had 20+ degrees in the shade. Tomorrow

- DIY - How to Make Maple Syrup #amazingnature

Getting home from our vacation a little later than usual, the sap from the Sugar Maple trees was already running. With no time to waste, the day after we arrived

Our FIRST Beehive!

We are super excited that our first beehive arrived today!! We have a local beekeeper that offers a rental/mentorship program. You can rent the hive for a year,

Not much happening...

Last weekend we couldn't visit our garden and do some work there, as it was time for the annual meeting of our local gardening and permaculture forum. The meetup