Category Archives: organic

Ruth Stout

Take a moment to watch this clip…. _________________________ That video  was  rumbling around in my head   last night  while I was sitting next to the produce department @ Walmart waiting for my wife. All of those beautiful, multicolored, textured, near … Continue reading

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So you want to Intern at an Organic farmstead do ya?

Have you ever trained a tomato to climb a pole? climbing tomato from 2009 While I was pruning, staking and  tying  off the young tomatoes  to the  poles this morning,   my mind was savoring the enjoyment I get as I … Continue reading

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Gardening and Depression

Once in a while I will re-post something on the blog that catches my eye. This is one of those article.  You can find the original article    here DM ______________________________ While mental health experts warn about depression as a … Continue reading

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My latest investment..an earthway Garden Seeder

One of my goals this season has been to  plant 1/2 acre of Mandan Bride/heirloom corn.   I paid $12. 50 cents for a one pound package of seed in 2011. That 1 pound multiplied into close to 50 pounds of … Continue reading

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Heritage Chicks are here!

I got a phone call 6:30 AM Thursday morning from the post office.  Our little peepers were in!  Come and get them Our new Chicken shed in transit.   Found a John Deere wagon running gear on Craigs list for $200.  … Continue reading

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I LOVE selling Organic Grains!

In Iowa. At a fair  price. I remember my grandma making home made rye bread every week. She was a bread Ninja. I remember walking into her kitchen, seeing 5 loaves of freshly baked bread cooling on the metal rack … Continue reading

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Back to the start

I’m outside this morning pruning  80 apple trees.  Just came inside for a cup of coffee and some sugar…here’s a two-minute clip that will make you think : I’m dedicating this blog post to my friend Kristina and my pet … Continue reading

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What’s in Your Humus?

My  friend Steve  dropped off a large cardboard box of  Organic Gardening and farming magazines that dated back to the late 60′s a couple of weeks ago. A  treasure trove of information. If you’ve been reading along for any time … Continue reading

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(7) methods to growing Organic potatoes

     Finally  I am beginning to get some clarity when it comes to  long term garden plans. Who’d a thunk there could be so much confusion when it comes to simply planning a garden??? If you were one of those … Continue reading

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The real deal on being self-sufficient on a One Acre Homestead

The latest Mother Earth News  grabbed my attention last night: “Start a self-sufficient One Acre Homestead” the cover proclaimed: I bought it, because I’ve had an interest in growing as much of our own food as I can the past … Continue reading

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