Homestead Prep
Happy spring, everyone! Okay, where I am in PA, it feels like spring despite the average temperature still indicating it's winter. I guess we're in that false spring transition, when it suddenly gets warmer and you have hope for a solid 4 minutes before it gets cold again. And we're due for snow this weekend? Actually, it's okay if we get more snow. Living on this farm, I always hope for a good snowy winter as the ground needs good nourishment. While the soil is great for growing produce out here, a decent amount of snow certainly enriches the ground. Last year was a learning experience in growing and harvesting. The one thing that did the best, besides the peas and onions, was the potato crop ! As I was digging them out, I had an epiphany: establish a potato farm ! While that's easier said than done, I've been able to attend training through the SBDC in PA , and they've been so helpful with everything. It's always been my dre...