Monthly Archives: April 2017

Laissez-faire Farming

Posted on April 17, 2017 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

The threat of winter weather pushed right up to the last frost date for my area this year.  Add in my hectic schedule the past few weeks and the result is a late start on my spring garden, and some … Continue reading →

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Spring Again (Maybe)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

The average last frost date for this area passed on April 4th but it has been an unusual spring with early season warming trends in February that encouraged strawberries and blueberries to bloom early followed by unsurprising freezes in early … Continue reading →

Posted in Asparagus, Backyard Gardening, Herbs, Oregano, Parsley, Permaculture, Raised Bed Gardening, Sage, Strawberries, Sustainable | Leave a comment

Seeking A Lorax

Posted on April 1, 2017 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

…for the bees This headline “First U.S. Bumblebee Officially Listed as Endangered” in a National Geographic article last week says it all. This is the first US bumblebee, but not the first US bee.  Seven species of Hawaiian bees were … Continue reading →

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