What Are Worm Castings? - Mindful Farmer
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What Are Worm Castings?

Vermicomposting, worm farms, and worm castings are popular phrases right now, but what are they really? Keep reading if you...

Get the nutrients your garden needs with our NEW soil amendment bundle - Mindful Farmer
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Get the nutrients your garden needs with our NEW soil amendment bundle

We all know that garden success starts with the soil. That's why we've curated the ultimate Homestead Bundle—a special combo...

Water Wisely: Unlock Your Garden’s Potential with Drip Irrigation - Mindful Farmer
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Water Wisely: Unlock Your Garden’s Potential with Drip Irrigation

Unlock your Garden’s Potential through the power of drip irrigation. Finding time to water your garden consistently can be draining....

Growing Ginger from the Store - Mindful Farmer
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Growing Ginger from the Store

What you need to know about Ginger Ginger is relatively easy to grow if provided with the right conditions. It...

Gourmet Popcorn Recipes - Mindful Farmer
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Gourmet Popcorn Recipes

Pessarra Family Gourmet Popcorn Recipes

This year, I tried something new in my garden - growing popcorn. I used organic seeds from Johnny's and planted them in two 18-foot beds, keeping about a foot of space between each plant. Next year, I plan to plant them closer together to hopefully increase the yield.

The results were quite good. I managed to harvest enough to make over 80 bags of popcorn. I planted the seeds in July, after harvesting my spring crops, and collected them in mid-October, just before the first frost. It was important to let the ears dry for three weeks before removing the kernels from the cobs.

It was so rewarding to grow a year's worth of popcorn in our little home garden, interplanted with other vegetables just was beans, vetch, and winter squash. 

Soil Blocks - Plastic-Free Transplants for your Garden - Mindful Farmer
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Soil Blocks - Plastic-Free Transplants for your Garden

Are you tired of plastic waste in your gardening journey? Our Soil Block makers are here to provide a sustainable...

How our Broadfork Tools Impact Soil Health - Mindful Farmer
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How our Broadfork Tools Impact Soil Health

Fall is here, and there's no better time to start preparing your garden for the season ahead. But before you...

Azomite- A Game Changing Fertilizer - Mindful Farmer
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Azomite- A Game Changing Fertilizer

As you continue your gardens for a bountiful fall harvest or lay the groundwork for next spring, it's the perfect...