On a Michiana Homestead

Getting ahead of the weeds

Getting ahead of the weeds

It's now the time of the year when you can feel the weeds growing behind your back!  It rained about 0.4 inches a few days ago, so the spring grain...

Getting ahead of the weeds

It's now the time of the year when you can feel the weeds growing behind your back!  It rained about 0.4 inches a few days ago, so the spring grain...

Progress of the Spring Grains

It's been a bit of a wait to see for the first big batch of wheat and barley planted on March 30th survived the rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet and...

Progress of the Spring Grains

It's been a bit of a wait to see for the first big batch of wheat and barley planted on March 30th survived the rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet and...

A Reflection on Sustainable Diets

Why a focus on staple crops? Learn more about the benefits of sustainable, plant-based meal choices.

A Reflection on Sustainable Diets

Why a focus on staple crops? Learn more about the benefits of sustainable, plant-based meal choices.

Planting of spring grains

Planting of spring grains

In late March, sunny blue skies had me thinking about planting spring wheat and barley. This 25 ft by 100 ft plot to plant spent two years planted with squash...

Planting of spring grains

In late March, sunny blue skies had me thinking about planting spring wheat and barley. This 25 ft by 100 ft plot to plant spent two years planted with squash...

April Anticipation

Awaiting germination of the largest seeds in our spring collection - American Buff seeds pampered with tender loving care...

April Anticipation

Awaiting germination of the largest seeds in our spring collection - American Buff seeds pampered with tender loving care...

Is it Time Yet?

Is it time yet? Spring is here. We've seen more of the sun. It's definitely warmer. If you are like me, you are eager to get the seeds for peas...

Is it Time Yet?

Is it time yet? Spring is here. We've seen more of the sun. It's definitely warmer. If you are like me, you are eager to get the seeds for peas...