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Three Sisters Garden
Years ago, I was told about the “Three Sisters”; a trio of vegetables that was planted by Native Americans in the Chesapeake area (and probably other areas too, since it makes a lot of sense). The...
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Our Corn Field…Advice Needed
When we planted the Three Sisters Garden in the shady backyard a few months ago, we didn’t expect much of a result. Although I’m still not sure if we will produce anything edible, we did get a bumper...
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Eeeeek! More Corn Advice Needed!
As I write this on Thursday morning, I am thinking how, just yesterday, I was planning on taking some updated pictures of the corn to share with you. Mike and I were so excited to see our first silks...
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One Day’s Harvest
Here’s another example of what we are harvesting from our little No Acre Homestead on a regular basis. Goodness! Our dishrack is piled high with veggies. Some Compost Love Child stragglers, a volunteer...
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Drought With Mushrooms, Tumbled Corn Stalks and Tomato Woe.
No, this is not a recipe. The No Acre Homestead seemed to be adapting fairly well to drought and heat this summer. Since we had completely moved our planting area to the sunny front of the house, there...
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Corn Questions. Of Course.
I’m so excited that our corn actually seems happy along the driveway. Not only did it survive transplanting, but also wind storms, rain storms, heat waves, and a drought. I couldn’t believe it when...
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The No-Acre Homestead Update
We’ve had a break in the drought and heat wave, and the plants seem to be getting a second wind. Last weekend I severely pruned back the driveway garden, and tried to tidy up the remaining plants with...
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Corn-tastic!
Oh joy! Finally, after many questions, much advice, and hovering…we harvested our first ears of corn! We’ve learned so much during our first summer as corn wranglers. But skipping ahead, here is a...
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Impossible Things
“Alice laughed: “There’s no use trying,” she said; “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was younger, I always did it for half an...
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