Category Archives: Plantings

Planting A Legacy

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Jerry

I’ve been living in my forever home for 6 years now. I recently went over to my mother’s house and got some divisions from hosta’s that have been in my family for over 100 years. The details are a bit … Continue reading →

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Planted Hardy Kiwi

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Jerry

Hardy Kiwi is something I’ve wanted to grow for some time now, but never got around to it.  I like the taste of the New Zealand Kiwi’s but never really cared for the fuzzy skin.  I have read that while … Continue reading →

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Fungal Activity In Wood Chips

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Jerry

About a year ago I got several truck loads of wood ships dumped on my property from some tree clearing that was being done about a mile away.  I’ve used some of them around various plantings I’ve done, but barely … Continue reading →

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Planting Update – Paw Paw, Wood Phlox & Comfrey

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Jerry

An update on some of what we have growing.  Many of the areas we only mow a couple of times a year now have wood phlox growing.  While we did not plant it I think it is very pretty.   … Continue reading →

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Why Every Homestead Should Grow Hazel

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Jerry

After watching the various programs on the BBC about farming in times past (Victorian Farm, Tales from the Green Valley & Wartime Farm) I’m starting to see the value of having a stand of Hazel growing. First there is the … Continue reading →

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All Around The Mulberry Tree

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Jerry

I have found two mulberry trees on the front half of my property.  The larger one I found two years ago but lost it last year.  I know how can you “loose” a tree.  Well I’m not that good at … Continue reading →

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We Have Mulch

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Jerry

My mother noticed a company clearing for a new bike path and asked them if we could have the wood chips since they were working less than 2 miles away.  They were willing so the wouldn’t have to drive the … Continue reading →

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Asparagus is Growing Good

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Jerry

Two years ago I planted some asparagus crowns.  At the time I didn’t really know where I wanted them so I just stuck them in the ground near the front of my property.   This turned out to be a bit … Continue reading →

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Comfrey Is Doing Good

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jerry

I planted a comfrey patch last year and didn’t get a lot of growth.  Even this spring I was getting a bit concerned because it wasn’t growing much.  However the cold lasted a long time this year, in fact I … Continue reading →

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Update On Plantings

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Jerry

Even though I got them planted late, the Cocks Comb and sunflowers are doing well.  The sunflowers are about 9′ tall and the Cocks Comb are starting to set flowers.  I’m hoping both set seed before it gets too cold. … Continue reading →

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