winter

Repurposed Containers for Growing Shoots

One of the great things about growing shoots is that it's so versatile! You don't need expensive equipment to get…

8 years ago

#WinterGrowingChallenge Update #2

Moving into January and the second month of our #WinterGrowingChallenge I've decided to step up my seed-sowing activities. Initially I…

8 years ago

First Shoots Harvest of the #WinterGrowingChallenge

On Saturday I harvested─and ate─the first shoots of my #WinterGrowingChallenge. Yay me! I started that first round of seeds 2…

8 years ago

Shortest Day; Longest Night

The Earth's orbit around the sun has brought us once more to this─the shortest day and the longest night─the Winter…

8 years ago

#WinterGrowingChallenge Update

11 days after sowing my first seeds for shoots as part of my #WinterGrowingChallenge, I am still patiently waiting for…

8 years ago

How to Grow Shoots for a Supply of Leafy Green Vegetables This Winter

Supply your household with a source of fresh, leafy green vegetables this winter by learning how to grow your own…

8 years ago

13 Reasons to Grow Your Own Shoots This Winter

I am so pumped about this whole Winter Growing Challenge that I want every household to do this with me…

8 years ago

FSA Farm Loan Update: Complete Application!

It's been 54 days today since I dropped off the bulk of my FSA farm loan application with the Somerset…

8 years ago

Winter Growing Challenge!

Announcing Runamuk's Winter Growing Challenge 2017! The further I travel along this road toward an increasingly sustainable lifestyle, the more…

8 years ago

Know Your Persephone Period

There were 9.5 hours of daylight yesterday. Here in Maine the Persephone Period has begun. If Halloween festivities and the…

8 years ago