Soil Blocker Snap Dragons and Zinnias
Last spring I got a soil blocker at the FREE THE SEEDS event in Kalispell. I was so excited to get to finally use it this year. Mike set me up this cute little table and I think he will maybe build a greenhouse around it. We’re not sure yet, but it was fun to…
Read Full PostPlanting Your Seeds – The Four Most Important Piles To Sort Your Seeds By
I was in a Facebook group the other day and someone asked how people stored their seeds. There were some of the most elaborate systems I had ever seen everything from Pinterest worthy filing systems to recycled containers full. We keep ours in a dark cool cabinet, in an assortment of recycled containers, boxes and…
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Someone asked me for some ideas for garden activities for kids. This was one of my favorites from a workshop I got to attend. They brought bread and hummus and vegetable slices and we got to make garden sandwiches. It was really fun. I also suggested to perform my earth day play about Gaylord Nelson. …
Read Full Post2 Tips for the Apple Orchard | Tackling Bindweed | How Forbs, Legumes and Grass mix can Help
In my recent interview with Matt Arthur from Boone’s Lake Heritage Farm aka B L H Farm I asked him for some advice on this bindweed that seems to be overtaking the grass in our small apple orchard. He had this awesome piece of advice. Bind weeds tough. Yeah. Bind weeds tough. I mean, I’ve…
Read Full PostPatti Armbrister at Mike’s Green Garden with the GREEN Organic Garden Podcast | Fortine, MT
Apple Tree Pruning Lesson 2 This one’s crossing this so we want to get rid of this? And get rid of this too? If they are all crossing and getting in trouble yes. In the winter when you start cutting them out, cut the biggest problem one first and think how do I open…
Read Full PostJoin Patti Armbrister the Wise Grower Guru for her completely online Composting Course
The amazing Patti Armbrister is going to teach a composting class for Organic Garden Podcast listeners completely online Saturday July 18, 2020 at 10:00 am MST/12:00pm EST for only $37.00 Get your seat here We will be learning how to make not only more compost, but Great Compost and Easy Compost too!
Read Full PostWhy Every Organic Oasis Should Have Herbs | Bonus 3 Easy Ways to Attract Beneficial Insects and Reduce Pests
What is an Organic Oasis and how do I know if I live in one? I believe an organic oasis is not just a space where food is grown but so much more. I think it’s a place you will want to spend most of your time when the weather is nice. A place to…
Read Full PostHomemade Pumpkin Pie | The Secret to Baking On A Woodstove
I don’t understand people who don’t use fresh pumpkin, it’s so easy. I also bake on a woodstove using a makeshift oven out of an inverted pan and trisket.
Read Full PostApple Tree Composting Mulch Trick from Kelly Ware
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Read Full PostRockstar Millennials Project | Gotta Love Millennials Sample Video
IDK how I haven’t shared this but I am working on a project that highlights the amazing Rockstar Millennials I get to interview on my show.
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