As January came to a close, and it was pretty obvious the El Nino effect was happening, I got busy planning. The days will only get longer, and if you have a sunny day, better to work now, than in 2 to 3 months when it is sunny and hot. February is looking to be… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: February In The Garden
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Urban Homesteading January In The Garden
Urban Homesteading January In The Garden..... Thanks to Coffee For Roses for allowing this flow chart to be shared. This is the month that comes too quickly, but is your chance on the dry days to get out and get work done. Cleaning, fixing stuff broken or blown down by the fall and early winter… Continue reading Urban Homesteading January In The Garden
Urban Homesteading: Weather Stations
It started innocently....Kirk for years had pined for a "real" weather station and finally I said "Oh just get it!" Little did I know it would end up making another weather nerd, which was me. Not long after this was put up on our fence post, our neighbors were asking what it was. Of which… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Weather Stations
Urban Homesteading: October In The Garden
I started October in the garden off with fun book to get ideas for next year: Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century is full of thoughts and projects, some of which we are already doing. It's funny how in August I am always tired of my gardens (it's the heat really), but come October, I… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: October In The Garden