We have cultivated vegetables, fruit trees, fruits, and herbs, fostering self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the land in our homestead garden. Join Poly’s Farm in the steps it takes to create a thriving suburban homestead.
Water the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
Divide the chives from the outside garden bed and plant them in a pot in the indoor garden.
Plan to sow cumin seeds indoors around late March to early April for successful transplanting outdoors after the last frost. For cumin cultivation in Minnesota, start sowing seeds indoors approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. The average last frost date in Minnesota varies by region, but it […]
Also called juneberries or Saskatoon berries
Also called juneberries or Saskatoon berries
Plant potted transplants after the threat of frost has passed.
Several serviceberry species are native to Minnesota and other parts of the United States. Also called juneberries or Saskatoon berries they are culinarily and nutritionally similar to blueberries.
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Coming soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Coming soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Mint is the next herb and leafy green added to our indoor garden. Divide a mint plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot with clean soil to bring it into the indoor garden. Or, if purchasing or planting from seed, you can create a beautiful mint bed in a larger pot […]
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Divide the oregano plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
Divide the lavender plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
Run inventory on your fridge, freezer, and pantry to ensure you are stocked with all of the essential ingredients in your minimalist grocery list.
Meal prep a generous family serving size of palak paneer for dinner tonight and freeze the excess. Palak paneer is a spicy and savory Indian dish that is packed with nutrients thanks to the generous amounts of spinach and other vegetables. The paneer provides filling protein and fat, and this creamy dish can server up […]
The time has come again to rest and live slowly and bake your favorite weekly bread.
Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
This plant-based staple is heavy on veggies, is easy to preserve as a frozen meal, and saves money on groceries. It is easy to change up the flavor of this chili throughout the seasons as we grow different herbs and homegrown vegetables. Meal prep a vegetable chili for each month and freeze whatever you don't […]
Our first little sprout has emerged in our sunny indoor garden! Sprout the chia seeds in a jar from our minimalist grocery list to add our first leafy green to the bunch. Not all seeds can be sprouted and eaten safely, or necessarily taste good anyway. Chia seeds are a great sprout to grow for […]
