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My goal is to provide information on all things homesteading related. Organic gardening, food from scratch, natural living and I may even sneak in some cameos from our farm friends. Enjoy!

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February 19, 2024
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July 6, 2024
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August 9, 2024

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Boost your nitrogen levels naturally!
October 28, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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February 19, 2024

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Our MN greenhouse is doing so well this winter! T

Our MN greenhouse is doing so well this winter! The trick? Plant things that like it a little on the cool side. Lettuce, spinach, carrots, cilantro all like to be a little cooler and are very happy right now. #mngarden #mngreenhouse #wintergreenhouse #eatyourveggies #organicgardening #growyourownfood🌱

Minnesota gardener here! It’s about time to start

Minnesota gardener here! It’s about time to start pansies, petunias, vinca and eucalyptus! I like to get a jump on these so my pots are full of blooms early in summer. Starting eucalyptus now so it will be ready when all my cut flowers are. I can hardly wait for the little sprouts to poke their little heads out of the soil! What are you starting this month? #mngarden #seedstarting #homesteadlife #growyourownflowers #springiscoming

Found a bag of homegrown squash in the freezer…emb

Found a bag of homegrown squash in the freezer…embarrassed to say what the date was on the bag. Could not let it go to waste! I worked hard for that little squash! Pulled this together for dinner and it was amazing! This is your sign to shop your pantry and raid your freezer - cook with whatever you have on hand and enjoy! #growyourownfood #homesteadlife #farmtotable #mngarden #homemade #nowastekitchen #homecooking #scratchcooking

Ringing in the New Year with a fresh batch of brot

Ringing in the New Year with a fresh batch of broth! It’s tradition…!
#broth #homemade #nowastekitchen #homestead

Totally me….#toxictraits #homemade #growyourownfoo

Totally me….#toxictraits #homemade #growyourownfood

Final stage of brining our turkey. It was delish!

Final stage of brining our turkey. It was delish! #turkeybrine #homecook #christmasdinner

Brining our turkey today! #christmasdinner #turkey

Brining our turkey today! #christmasdinner #turkeybrine #homestead

Brine time!#homestead #homemade #turkeybrine

Brine time!#homestead #homemade #turkeybrine

Sub-zero temps couldn’t keep us in! A little Pepp

Sub-zero temps couldn’t keep us in! A little Peppermint Bark Rum Chata in the coffee didn’t hurt! #mnarboretum #holidaylights #minnesotawinter #getoutside #rumchata

Another Christmas cookie day in the books! So lov

Another Christmas cookie day in the books! So love spending the day with my Mom and Daughter baking, chatting and laughing…memories made ❤️🍪 #christmascookies🎄🍪 #motherdaughter #traditions #holidays #homemade

When an afternoon of projects around the farm turn

When an afternoon of projects around the farm turns into family helpers staying for supper, this meal is a quick and easy option to stretch some hamburger to feed a crowd! #farmlife #homestead #homemade #scratchcooking

Seedy whole grain loaf of bread made in the bread

Seedy whole grain loaf of bread made in the bread machine! So hearty, packed with all the good stuff and couldn’t be easier. Check out the recipe on the blog! #homestead #breadmachine #scratchbaker

It’s time to plant garlic! Have you gotten yours

It’s time to plant garlic! Have you gotten yours yet? What will you plant this Fall? #epicgardening #botanicalinterests #botanicalinterestsgarlic #organicgarden #growyourownfood 🌱 #chesnokred #montanazemogarlic #musicgarlic #homestead #mngarden #farmtotable

Processing kale tonight! #mngarden #farmtotable #

Processing kale tonight! #mngarden #farmtotable #organicgardening #growyourownfood #preservingtheharvest #homestead #worksmarternotharder😎 #foodsaver

The end of an era…thanking the garden for all it h

The end of an era…thanking the garden for all it has provided for our family this year. #mngarden #growyourownfood #farmlife #organicgardening #farmtotable

The farm was absolutely buzzing this past weekend.

The farm was absolutely buzzing this past weekend. My sweet girl Emma and Andrew are married! What a magical, faith-filled day surrounded by so many people who love and support them. I could not have imagined a more beautiful day for these two. Thank you to everyone who helped make my girl’s dream wedding wishes come true!

We’ve got another batch going into the freeze drye

We’ve got another batch going into the freeze dryer today! The garlic scapes will soon be blended into a delicious garlic scape powder and those hot peppers might become hot sauce, maybe some will be powdered up and added to the spice rack with the scapes. We shall see. #preservingtheharvest #harvestright #mngarden #organicgardening #growyourownfood

This is your encouragement to carve out a little s

This is your encouragement to carve out a little space in your garden to grow yourself some flowers. Beautiful 💕 #farmlife #freshcutflowers #zinnia #snapdragon #queenaneslace #mngarden #growyourownflowers

Are you growing in a greenhouse this year? I’d lo

Are you growing in a greenhouse this year? I’d love to hear what grows best for you! #mngreenhouse #mngarden #organicgarden #growyourownfoods #homesteadlife #farmtotable #migardener

Did you know that MN has a festival dedicated 100%

Did you know that MN has a festival dedicated 100% to GARLIC?? This is where I get my seed garlic every year from some of MN top growers. The cooking demos are always so good (not to mention the yummy samples!) if you are anywhere near Hutchinson, put it on your 2026 calendar for the 2nd Saturday in August! #mngarlicfest #mngardener #plumcreekgarlic #claycoyotepottery #lakewindsfoodcoop

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Hi! I'm Karin and welcome to the farm. We love organic gardening, natural living, cooking from scratch, canning & food preservation.

From the Garden

Boost your nitrogen levels naturally!
October 28, 2024
Plant a Cover Crop to Improve Your Soil Health!
September 10, 2024
How to Start Seeds Indoors
February 19, 2024

Latest posts

Creamy Squash & Beef Skillet Pasta (Easy One-Pan Dinner)
January 6, 2026
Taco Cornbread Bake - Delish!
November 10, 2025
Seedy Whole Grain Bread - for the bread machine!
October 27, 2025

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