The article discusses the discovery of garlic scapes, the flower stalks of hard neck garlic, which should be removed to enhance garlic bulb growth. Scapes possess a milder garlicky flavor and can be used in various recipes, especially pesto and garlic scape butter, both of which are versatile and flavorful culinary additions.
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There is nothing like witnessing the birth of new life. It never ceases to amaze us. Every year we try to hatch some of our own fertilized chicken eggs. This keeps our flock young and is often necessary because of predation. For many years we used two old styrofoam incubators, one with an egg turner, the other without. We have
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We have been homesteading for quite a while now and we have our system of chores down pretty well. Letting chickens in and out of the coop every day is one that we really hadn’t given much thought to, unless of course you are lying in bed and think “did I shut the chickens in?”. Then it’s on with the
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Spring farrowing presents challenges, mixing joy and heartbreak. Sox, an excitable sow, birthed 12 piglets, but two faced struggles. One succumbed to injuries, while the runt thrived, becoming a family pet. He brought joy and affection, highlighting the unique bond between humans and animals, and leaving lasting memories for the family.
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Originally posted on two branches homestead:
When we first moved to our first and only home 23 years ago the first thing we did was plant a garden. We always loved to grow things and as time went by the garden expanded, but something was still missing. One day while visiting a friend, we realized what was missing. He had…
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