Maryland Native Trees Prunus americana – Wild Plum Prunus americana, also called Wild Plum, easily grows in average, dry to medium, well-draining soils in full sun to part shade. Rem… Read More

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Summer arrived - just for a day, but it was tremendously hot and sunny. So I started my holiday early by taking Friday afternoon off and we enjoyed a lovely barbecue on the plot. It was a go… Read More

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I’m super excited to share with you my latest project plans: a stunning 16×36 lean-to pavilion! This spacious and versatile structure is perfect for outdoor gatherings, providing… Read More

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We’re in the middle of July, the jet stream is in the wrong place and causing havoc in the garden with heavy rain and high winds. Here’s my six from the back garden at the gulag… Read More

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I’ve got an awesome step-by-step DIY project for you: a 1 1/2 cord 2×16 firewood shed! If you’re looking for a narrow shed that can store up to 1 and… The post 2&tim… Read More

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When it comes to baling, why settle for less than the best? The John Deere 561M Round Baler is your farm’s new best friend. This trusty machine takes the hassle out of hay and silage… Read More

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It rained last night, an epic downpour with powerful lightning and rumbling thunder, a true summer rain. It started suddenly after dark with an unsettling roar, and after that the gates… Read More

I’m back with more roses from the plot and fillers from the garden. Last year I used the drama of moving to a new allotment site to purchase several rose bushes for the cutting gard… Read More

The fall season onset brings to a view, a beautiful countryside painted with bright oranges and crisp yellows. Nevertheless, this freshness rapidly becomes an uninteresting task as leaves co… Read More

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Parasitic worms can have detrimental effects on sheep, leading to weight loss, poor growth, reduced wool quality, and even death if left untreated. Regular deworming helps to control interna… Read More

Since ancient times, culinary cultures all across the globe have relied heavily on the taste and scent of garlic. Garlic has been prized for its possible medical and health advantages in add… Read More

This step by step diy project is about 10×40 lean to patio cover plans. This lean to can be both used as a carport or as a patio cover. If… The post 10×40 Lean to Patio Co… Read More

They say you should make hay while the sun shines, and the most efficient way to do that is with a hay baler. Even small family farms harvesting a few hundred hay bales each year will greatl… Read More

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Come celebrate pollinators with us at our native plant nursery from June 17th to the 23rd! We will be donating 10% of our sales of Monarda, Solidago, Aster, Pycanthemum, and Asclepias… Read More

It’s botanically called Phaseolus vulgaris and is a member of the legume family Fabaceae.  Beans farming in Kenya plays a vital role in the country’s agricultural sector. It… Read More

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Cool and windy here today but there are still six things from the garden to share with you. Scarphagus bed – The jasmine is flowering, not enough to catch the scent but there are su… Read More