Author: farmtheworld

9 Greens to Grow Indoors This Winter

by farmtheworld, posted in Culinary Herbs, Indoor Gardening, Vegetables

I've discovered that there are plenty of food plants that can be grown indoors during the cold half of the year, and few require any kind of special equipment.

Carrots and Leeks: Ideal Garden (and Soup) Companions

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Recipe, Soup, Vegetables

Many garden companion plants also work well together in the kitchen. Here's why carrots and leeks grow (and simmer) well together.

My First Pumpkin: Adventures with Blossom End Rot

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Fruit, Homesteading, Problems, Vegetables

I finally have a beautiful, healthy pumpkin in my garden, after months of dealing with blossom end rot.

DIY Beneficial Insect Hotel

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, DIY, Insects, Pollinators

Cultivating a relationship with the beneficial insects in your area is a vital aspect of sustainable permaculture, and offering them a habitat nearby will encourage them to stick around.

Treat Garden-Related Bites and Rashes with Jewelweed

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Flowers, Herbal Medicine

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) isn't just great for attracting pollinators: it's invaluable for treating insect bites and skin rashes.

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Compost Tea: How to Brew It and Use It in Your Garden

by farmtheworld, posted in Compost, DIY, Finn Robinson, Gardening (general), Permaculture, Soil, Vegetables

Some people get high tech and use a fish tank aerator for their compost tea, but I just use my stick to slosh everything around for about an hour until it's properly frothy.

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Light-Dependent Germination

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Culinary Herbs, Gardening (general), Seeds

Are you struggling with starting plants from seeds? Many require direct sunlight to shake them awake and tell them to get growing already.

Grow an Extra Row to Help the Hungry

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Community, food, Vegetables

Food security is more important now than ever before. Grocery shelves are often empty, farmers are short on workers, and global food shortages could be a very real thing, very soon.If you're cultivating a vegetable (Victory!) garden this year, please consider planting an extra row to help the hungry in your community. Are you familiar … Continue reading Grow an Extra Row to Help the Hungry