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Category: Blog
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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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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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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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DIY Inexpensive Vertical Trellis
So, you’ve spent nearly every dollar you have on your favorite seeds, a few bags of compost, and cages for your tomato plants. It’s nothing new this year, but you quickly realize you have bought too much stuff for your designated garden space. And, who can blame you?! Fresh pico, homemade pickles, and zucchini chips …
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Three Easiest and most Versatile Plants for Beginner Gardeners
It’s the Spring of 2020, and we’re experiencing a whole new way of living –at a mask-donning-distance of at least six feet. School and university buildings are closed, and the teaching professionals are now educating our students through virtual learning. Family gatherings and celebrations, like birthday parties or even weddings, have come to a screeching…
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The 7 Essential Items You Need to Start Gardening
Are you struggling to find fresh fruits and veggies for your family? Do you see your friends posting pictures of their beautiful produce and have “produce envy?” Are you sick and tired of paying outrageous prices for organic food at the supermarket? Do you want to know where the food you are eating came from?…
