Welcome to June!
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Hi Friends! It's been a busy month over here as we have expanded the garden and are working hard on all the outdoor projects before the summer heat comes in full swing. We are building a sustainable, permaculture-style design that makes the most of our tiny space. This year, we acquired jostaberries, wild strawberries, rhubarb, Jerusalem artichokes, ground nuts, gooseberries, walking onions, and an elderberry tree. Sprinkled in are some perennial flowers and fruiting shrubs like blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry. Filling in the gaps are annual staples like dahlias, zinnias, and cosmos for cut bouquets (my favorite). The lilac bush went wild after a nice pruning last spring. Lots of blooms, and they seemed to last longer than in years past. Our raised beds have the basics, like tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and sweet potatoes. Plus lots of herbs and way too many chives (if you're local and need some, let me know!). Needless to say, we have a lot going on and are excited to see growth over the coming months. Just wanted to send an update since I haven't in a while. I hope your June is full of good surprises! Talk soon, Jodie |
Green Tree Homestead
Hi friends! Fall in Michigan has been kind of magical lately. Cool nights and mornings, days in the 60s and 70s, plenty of sunshine, and all the autumn color you could ask for. I've been spending a few hours each week reclaiming some overgrown garden plots in one of our community spaces. The plots sit alongside a fence surrounded by thick brush, which provides privacy from the houses beyond. Unfortunately, it's also the perfect place for seeds to take over. I've been making it my mission to...
Hi friend! As you may know, sourdough is one of my loves. The baking process brings me pure joy (not to mention the warm bread that results!). I often hear people say that they think sourdough is too much of a time investment, or that it’s too complicated. But I have to say, neither of those things has to be true. There is a learning curve, of course. But once you get the hang of it, sourdough is actually pretty easy to incorporate into your rhythm. Over the years, I’ve learned that a big...
Hi friends! The weather has been up and down this spring, per usual, and a hard frost took down the snapdragons I planted out last week...sad day. I've got more than I know what to do with, so I'm ready for round two! We are looking forward to some warmer temps this week. I'm planting a few things out right now (zone 6a) like calendula, chamomile, dill, broccoli, and a few others. Additionally, I've direct-sown some spinach and other leafy greens. There is no perfect timing to any of this,...