On a Michiana Homestead

Big Schnozzed Creatures - Friend or Foe?
Not all big-schnozzed creatures come in peace. Gonzo and Alf? Friends. Grain Weevil? Eliminate! Just like potato bugs, Japanese beetles, slugs, and aphids, grain weevils are a common threat to...
Big Schnozzed Creatures - Friend or Foe?
Not all big-schnozzed creatures come in peace. Gonzo and Alf? Friends. Grain Weevil? Eliminate! Just like potato bugs, Japanese beetles, slugs, and aphids, grain weevils are a common threat to...

Tired of Cucumber Beetles? So am I!
Attach a plastic tent peg ($0.28) to a yellow plastic food service basket ($0.60) and violà one DIY reusable cucumber beetle trap! [Not shown: sticky substance such as petroleum jelly...
Tired of Cucumber Beetles? So am I!
Attach a plastic tent peg ($0.28) to a yellow plastic food service basket ($0.60) and violà one DIY reusable cucumber beetle trap! [Not shown: sticky substance such as petroleum jelly...

Progression of grain harvest: wheat, barley, ry...
This blog is for reference from the 2021 growing season only - not all links may work. Threshing of all planted grains is finished...some spring planted left to do, but,...
Progression of grain harvest: wheat, barley, ry...
This blog is for reference from the 2021 growing season only - not all links may work. Threshing of all planted grains is finished...some spring planted left to do, but,...


Progression of the 2021 corn planting and harvest
Hah, this time I'll combine the planting and harvesting of corn for the full 2021 season. Again, I'll work from the bottom up by date. Oct 2 Last of...
Progression of the 2021 corn planting and harvest
Hah, this time I'll combine the planting and harvesting of corn for the full 2021 season. Again, I'll work from the bottom up by date. Oct 2 Last of...