I was thinking... PLANTS FOR ALL!

I was thinking tonight... If anyone would like me to start some vegetable plants for any of my friends or family's garden, I would be happy to, since I am already doing it for myself. I would just need to be compensated for the supplies, which would be minimal. Also, all of these seeds come from organic stock and I use organic soil after the plants have started to grow. I start them in the Jiffy peat disks.

The seeds that I have are as follows:
Lavender
Basil, Red Rubin
Basil, Purple
Parsley, curly
Fennel, Bronze (herb, not a bulb)
Beet, Bull's Blood
Beet, Red Ace
Brussels Sprout, Franklin
Kale, Vates Blue Curled
Zucchini, Black
Spinach, New Zealand
Spinach, Giant Noble
Broccoli, De Cicco
Pepper, Medium-Hot
Pepper, Jalapeno
Pepper, Orange Sun (bell)
Pepper, California Wonder Red (bell)
Tomato, Roma
Tomato, Black Cherry
Ground Cherry

I also have the following herbs that I can root for you:
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Spearmint
Chocolate Mint

Please email me or call me if you are interested.

2012 garden

I wonder how many of my blog readers have started their gardens already like I have? With this wonderful weather we are experiencing in Northeast Ohio, I have been outside as much as possible and have already planted all of my early spring vegetables. I have Sweet Peas, Snow Peas, Snap Peas, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, 3 types of Carrots, Lettuce, 2 types of Beets, and Chives out.

In the basement about 6 weeks ago Eric went around the house and found misc things to make a growing room in our basement so that I could get my starters started. In the basement I have Red Rubin Basil, Purple Basil, Kale, Dill, Cilantro, Chamomile, Fennel, 3 types of Tomatoes, 4 types of Peppers, and Lavender.

Yesterday I also transplanted the Sage and Parsley that survived the winter in the garden to 15" pots, so they can be protected better next winter.

I did try to get onions to grow from seed again this year, but it did not work again. I even started them in November!! So in addition to Onion seedling, I bought Rhubarb crowns and Leek seedlings, since I can't seem to get those seeds to do anything either.

My go to seed and seedling website is https://www.naturalgardening.com

I am also looking forward to the organic plant sale, by the farm where we buy our milk, eggs, beef, chicken, and soon pork. http://www.simonorganics.com/products-plant.php

I am praying for a wonderful 2012 harvest, since I am only focusing mainly on the things that did well in my garden last year.

Going Paperless Somemore

First off, it's amazing how time just flies! I would love to be on here everyday putting my thoughts into something that others can either agree with or argue, but I just don't have the time with everything I do around here to keep my homestead going.

I blogged quite a while ago about going paperless, at least I think I did! We have been reducing the use of disposable paper towels with cotton muslin paper towels that I sewed up last year.

Now it is time to dive into another area of paper waste. The bathroom. Yes, I am going there! Eric and I figure, if I can cloth diaper a baby, use cloth diaper wipes, and even use cloth menstrual pads, then we should be able to do the same with wet wipes. This was actually Eric's idea in the first place. I was quite honestly appauled at the thought, but as I thought about it, it did make sense.

So, in between all of my spring planting, spring cleaning, homeschooling, and home projects we have going on, I will be in my sewing room making flannel wipes and a couple wet bags for their storage.

Don't worry if any of you plan on coming over to our home for a visit. We will still have toilet paper for your use...

A Wise Woman Builds Her Home: Ask Your Husband

A Wise Woman Builds Her Home: Ask Your Husband: There is a freedom that God has given us as women. That freedom is the umbrella of authority that He has placed before us to protect us.


I am blessed that I do this already most of the time. I just need to work on doing this ALL the time. God has proved this to me quite recently!

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