Homesteading

My First Pumpkin: Adventures with Blossom End Rot

September 2, 2020 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.

Sunday Supper Series: Easy One-Hour Bread Recipe

April 5, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Carmen Gillespie, food, Homesteading, Recipe

Carmen and her teenaged daughter Cynthia put together this easy, delicious bread recipe in about an hour!

Keeping Kids Interested in the Garden

March 26, 2020March 27, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Community, container gardening, food, Gardening (general), Homesteading, Kids, MK Martin, Nutrition, Vegetables

If you're thinking about putting your kids to work in the garden, here are some tips to keep them going.

How “What the World Eats” Inspired a Modern Victory Garden

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Herbal Medicine, Homesteading, Indoor Gardening, MK Martin, Nutrition, Seeds, Urban Gardening, Vegetables

Author MK Martin shares her family's plans to create a modern "Victory garden", inspired by grandparents, and global eating habits.

The Green Conspiracy Garden Planner

March 14, 2019March 17, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Gardening (general), Homesteading, Urban Gardening, Vegetables

The Green Conspiracy Garden Planner has everything a gardener could need for a successful growing season, in a truly elegant package.

An Apple a Day (is not enough!)

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 by farmtheworld, posted in DIY, Gifts, Homesteading, MK Martin, Nutrition, Preservation, Recipe

Autumn. There are many things to love about this most anticipated of seasons (yes, even more anticipated than Christmas, 'cos winter's after that). Everyone will say it's the sweaters, the layers, the changing colours and the casting off of sweaty, sand scoured mosquito bites that they love most; but for me, it's always about The … Continue reading An Apple a Day (is not enough!)

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Mice Will Play: Lessons in Seed Storing

January 3, 2018April 16, 2022 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Homesteading, Seeds

There are a few basic truths about living in a rural area: dining options tend to be limited; serenity will be disturbed by camping aficionados on summer holiday; and you will have mice in the house at some point.