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One of the greatest skills a homesteader can acquire is the ability to produce food for themselves. Not everyone is blessed with acres to grow their own food, but even a pot of patio tomatoes can change how you and your family eat. Our quarter acre is home to over 1,000 square feet of backyard garden as well as a mini-orchard. Discover how to maintain your gardens and outdoor spaces.

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Back to Eden | Tips & Tricks | Getting Started | Organic Solutions | Seed Saving & Starting

How to Harvest Green Beans & How to Preserve Them

Backyard Garden · Real Food

How to Harvest Green Beans & How to Preserve Them

How to Preserve Hot Peppers & Harvest for the Best Flavor

Backyard Garden · Real Food

How to Preserve Hot Peppers & Harvest for the Best Flavor

When to Harvest Tomatoes & Preserve Them Like a Pro

Backyard Garden · Real Food

When to Harvest Tomatoes & Preserve Them Like a Pro

Fertilizing a Back to Eden Garden + Nitrogen Binding Explained

Backyard Garden

Fertilizing a Back to Eden Garden + Nitrogen Binding Explained

Conquer the Brown Tail Moth: Tips to Combat Invasive Species

Backyard Garden

Conquer the Brown Tail Moth: Tips to Combat Invasive Species

8 Low-Cost & No-Cost Garden Trellis Ideas for Vining Foods and Flowers

Backyard Garden

8 Low-Cost & No-Cost Garden Trellis Ideas for Vining Foods and Flowers

How To Make Galvanized Planters: A Simple 3-Step Guide

Backyard Garden

How To Make Galvanized Planters: A Simple 3-Step Guide

Repairing Damaged Soil: Tips & Strategies for a Lush Garden

Backyard Garden

Repairing Damaged Soil: Tips & Strategies for a Lush Garden

An Unexpected Use for SNAP: Buy Seeds with Food Stamps

Backyard Garden

An Unexpected Use for SNAP: Buy Seeds with Food Stamps

How Easily to Make a Harvest Apron or Gathering Apron

Backyard Garden · Homestead Living

How Easily to Make a Harvest Apron or Gathering Apron

Container Gardening with Fun Planters to Suit Your Style

Backyard Garden

Container Gardening with Fun Planters to Suit Your Style

The 15 Easiest Vegetables for Lazy Gardeners to Grow

Backyard Garden

The 15 Easiest Vegetables for Lazy Gardeners to Grow

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Some days really highlight why I love where I live. #morningfog #rainbow #mountains #maine #goodmorning #lovewhereyoulive

Sep 19

Some days really highlight why I love where I live. #morningfog #rainbow #mountains #maine #goodmorning #lovewhereyoulive

6 0

Perfect ending to a long day. #bunnysnuggles #houserabbit #bunnylove #rabbitsofinstagram

Sep 18

Perfect ending to a long day. #bunnysnuggles #houserabbit #bunnylove #rabbitsofinstagram

7 0

So many monarchs! The vegetable garden and flower beds are chock full of them. #monarchcaterpillar #monarchbutterfly #milkweed #milkweedformonarchs

Sep 4

So many monarchs! The vegetable garden and flower beds are chock full of them. #monarchcaterpillar #monarchbutterfly #milkweed #milkweedformonarchs

11 1

Dream come true! For years I`ve wanted to maximize my garden and my time so I`d be able to grow enough for my family and my community. I`ve finally made it happen! And I`ve already had a few customers today. That fills my heart with joy. #farmstand #localfood #organicgardening #communityfirst #maine

Aug 29

Dream come true! For years I've wanted to maximize my garden and my time so I'd be able to grow enough for my family and my community. I've finally made it happen! And I've already had a few customers today. That fills my heart with joy. #farmstand #localfood #organicgardening #communityfirst #maine

12 0

The rain really put us behind schedule this year, but the harvest is finally coming in with a vengeance and it makes me so happy! I am so excited to fill my pantry and freezer and to provide affordable organic produce to my community. #vegetablegardenlove #veggiegardening #organicveggiegrower #greenthumbgardener #growyourownfood #farmstand

Aug 26

The rain really put us behind schedule this year, but the harvest is finally coming in with a vengeance and it makes me so happy! I am so excited to fill my pantry and freezer and to provide affordable organic produce to my community. #vegetablegardenlove #veggiegardening #organicveggiegrower #greenthumbgardener #growyourownfood #farmstand

9 0

Not gonna lie, I`m pretty proud of my farm stand sign. It was a labor of love. #supportfarms #farmstand #farmfresh #homesteadlife

Aug 25

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty proud of my farm stand sign. It was a labor of love. #supportfarms #farmstand #farmfresh #homesteadlife

29 0

I love froggies 🐸 I found this little guy while I was down at the wood yard. #frogs #naturelovers

Aug 23

I love froggies 🐸 I found this little guy while I was down at the wood yard. #frogs #naturelovers

5 0

This is a personal triumph. I`ve never successfully gotten a butterfly bush to stay alive for more than a season, let alone flower. This bush is a beast, practically concealing the woodshed door. #happypollinators #butterflybush

Aug 21

This is a personal triumph. I've never successfully gotten a butterfly bush to stay alive for more than a season, let alone flower. This bush is a beast, practically concealing the woodshed door. #happypollinators #butterflybush

6 0

The fog rising out of the mountain this morning was so pretty. The picture doesn`t do it justice. #earlymorning #lifeonthefarm #mainemorning #homesteading #homesteadlife

Aug 9

The fog rising out of the mountain this morning was so pretty. The picture doesn't do it justice. #earlymorning #lifeonthefarm #mainemorning #homesteading #homesteadlife

10 0

My #weekendwarrior project is really looking like something now. It`s a quail pen! The plan is to use it for a brooder for the littles, a grow out for the culls, and winter housing for the breeder stock. Hopefully the next two go a little faster. #coturnixquail #quailpen #quailfarming #brooder

Aug 6

My #weekendwarrior project is really looking like something now. It's a quail pen! The plan is to use it for a brooder for the littles, a grow out for the culls, and winter housing for the breeder stock. Hopefully the next two go a little faster. #coturnixquail #quailpen #quailfarming #brooder

10 0

I`ve got myself a little #weekendwarrior project going on. I`ll give you a hint... it`s for the quail and it will be multipurpose. #coturnixquail

Aug 5

I've got myself a little #weekendwarrior project going on. I'll give you a hint... it's for the quail and it will be multipurpose. #coturnixquail

5 0

What is this weird creature? I want to say some sort of caterpillar, but he has little suction cup like "feet" underneath. I`m at a loss.

Aug 2

What is this weird creature? I want to say some sort of caterpillar, but he has little suction cup like "feet" underneath. I'm at a loss.

10 7

Made a new little friend while adding fresh wood chips to the quail aviary. The bird didn`t even notice his existence. #coturnixquail #quailaviary #herplife

Aug 2

Made a new little friend while adding fresh wood chips to the quail aviary. The bird didn't even notice his existence. #coturnixquail #quailaviary #herplife

18 0

This might very well be the most I`ve ever spent on an outfit, but it was money well spent. These mosquitoes are out of control! 🦟 #MosquitoSeason #SummerPestProblems #MeshClothingForBites #BugBitesProtection #OutdoorSafetyTips

Jul 22

This might very well be the most I've ever spent on an outfit, but it was money well spent. These mosquitoes are out of control! 🦟 #MosquitoSeason #SummerPestProblems #MeshClothingForBites #BugBitesProtection #OutdoorSafetyTips

21 0

There`s a chance I have a problem, but they were having a sale! I`m done now. I promise. I won`t buy any more plants. 😏🤣 #GardenCenterFinds #GardeningHacks #PlantLife #FlowerGardening #UrbanFarming

Jul 19

There's a chance I have a problem, but they were having a sale! I'm done now. I promise. I won't buy any more plants. 😏🤣 #GardenCenterFinds #GardeningHacks #PlantLife #FlowerGardening #UrbanFarming

16 10

Finally! Some blueberries are starting to appear on the high bushes! It`s been a long wait. I`m so excited I can hardly contain myself! #FinallyFruit #GrowYourOwnFruit #Blueberries #HighBushHarvest #GardenHarvesting

Jul 18

Finally! Some blueberries are starting to appear on the high bushes! It's been a long wait. I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself! #FinallyFruit #GrowYourOwnFruit #Blueberries #HighBushHarvest #GardenHarvesting

5 0

Be the crazy lady who hordes pizza boxes from friends, family, and neighbors. They`re great for suppressing weeds in the garden paths and there`s no tape to remove. #gardentips #upcycle #cardboardpackaging #gardening #organicgardening #gardenhacks

Jul 17

Be the crazy lady who hordes pizza boxes from friends, family, and neighbors. They're great for suppressing weeds in the garden paths and there's no tape to remove. #gardentips #upcycle #cardboardpackaging #gardening #organicgardening #gardenhacks

10 0

This late-night visitor is NOT welcome here. She has been spotted with 4 babes in tow right next to the quail aviary. I`m confident the aviary is completely predator-proof, but I know she`s freaking them out. #raccoons #predators #quailsofinstagram #coturnixcoturnix #coturnixquail

Jul 12

This late-night visitor is NOT welcome here. She has been spotted with 4 babes in tow right next to the quail aviary. I'm confident the aviary is completely predator-proof, but I know she's freaking them out. #raccoons #predators #quailsofinstagram #coturnixcoturnix #coturnixquail

8 0

The pupper did a trial ATV ride. He did great! Now to fashion an actual setup so he can safely trail ride with him. #workingdog #farmdog #atvriding #mybestfriend #caninecompanions

Jul 9

The pupper did a trial ATV ride. He did great! Now to fashion an actual setup so he can safely trail ride with him. #workingdog #farmdog #atvriding #mybestfriend #caninecompanions

11 0

First egg from the new flock (about 5 days ahead of schedule). The smallest farmboy spotted it when we were doing afternoon chores. #quaileggs #coturnixquail #quailfarming

Jul 7

First egg from the new flock (about 5 days ahead of schedule). The smallest farmboy spotted it when we were doing afternoon chores. #quaileggs #coturnixquail #quailfarming

8 0

It`s gonna be another scorcher today. I`m not sure if you`re aware, but we Mainers don`t do heat. We`re melting up here. #summerheat #toohot #immelting

Jul 6

It's gonna be another scorcher today. I'm not sure if you're aware, but we Mainers don't do heat. We're melting up here. #summerheat #toohot #immelting

10 0

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