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Author: Green Pig Farm
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Get to know Samantha from Green Pig Farm!!
Well, guys, I finally did it!! I met with Freddy Vasquez from FXV Digital, where we donned headphones and turned on the mics to talk about homesteading. This was the first I’ve ever done a podcast, but had so much fun recording it! We talked about how Green Pig Farm started, what keeps us busy,…
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What Does Green Pig Farm Grow in Their Garden?
We often get questions about what we grow in the garden, so we thought we’d share what we have planted this year, as well as how we preserve it. This list will not only include where we originally purchased the seeds (since we now seed save), but also links to other resources we thought might…
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How to Cure, Prep, and Store Garlic
You’ve picked your garlic. But, now what? Let’s talk about how to cure, prep, and store garlic to get the maximum shelf life. (If you want to learn how to grow your own garlic, check out our post How to Grow Garlic in 3 Easy Steps.) Once your bulbs of garlic have been plucked out…
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How to Grow Garlic in 3 Easy Steps
Garlic. A cousin to the onion. Culinary deliciousness. Easy to grow. Have you wanted to grow garlic, but haven’t the foggiest on how to start? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to plant it. But, before we start, let’s review the items you will need to grow garlic: garlic bulbs (although some people say…
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Raspberry Lemon Refresher: A 4 Ingredient Recipe
One of the benefits to living in Pennsylvania is the ability to find or grow raspberries. If you don’t have a spot in your yard for a few raspberry bushes (which I totally recommend!), pick nearly any back road, take a short drive, and your bound to find wild raspberries contently growing within eyesight of…
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Making Sauerkraut in a Jar -The Quart Jar Method
What is sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a German word that means “sour cabbage.” Although this German word appears to be the most popular name for this side dish, fermented cabbage is found in countries around the world. Perhaps it is so popular because it tastes so good. Perhaps it is because it has wonderful health benefits.…
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Soap! The New Store Spotlight: Green Pig Farm
Need Soap? The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a five-story factory turned community arts center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. Not only do they feature artists, host classes, and hold community events, they have their very own store. The New Store offers “Reading’s finest selection of beautifully handcrafted decorative and functional objects; including original…
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Did My Lettuce Bolt? The What and Why of Bolting
You’ve been enjoying lettuce for weeks when all of a sudden you walk out to your garden and see this tall tree-like plant where your greens had been happily growing. You tear off a leaf of your favorite salad base only to get a mouthful of bitterness. If you see this happening in your garden,…
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The #1 Garden Item to Plant
BEANS If we had to vote on only one item to grow in the garden, it would be beans. Why? First, beans are loaded with plant-based protein Second, beans can be dried, canned or frozen Third, they can be grown all summer long Futhermore, beans are also nitrogen fixing plants, which means they can begin…
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Shoo Fly Whoopie Pies
Have you ever had a whoopie pie? If you have, you know exactly what I’m talking about. If not, let me explain. Imagine a hybrid cookie-cake sandwiching a sweet and fluffy icing. Are you sold, yet? If you haven’t had one, you really must –I think it’s a life requirement. There are likely hundreds of…
