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.
It's that time of year again, to reset and start a new diet. With a freshly stocked whole foods kitchen, this week is the time to declutter your pantry to prioritize eating any excess grocery items or donate or discard food that will not be eaten. Clean out the fridge and freezer and wipe off […]
Spray your basil seeds at least 3x per day to keep the soil moist while germination occurs.
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Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
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.
Water the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
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 […]
Next week we still sow the spinach seeds and to increase your germination rate, we will prime them. Soak spinach seeds in room temperature water for 24 hours. Place the wet seeds on a paper towel, and allow them to dry at room temperature for a day or two. Wrap the seeds in a wet […]
Divide the thyme plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
In a tray sow spinach seeds, spacing them in rows 2 inches apart, then water. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. If you're using artificial lights, spinach plants need 8–10 hours of light per day. After germination, to prevent bolting when sowing spinach indoors, maintain a consistent temperature of around 60-70°F (15-21°C) and move […]
Run inventory on your fridge, freezer, and pantry to ensure you are stocked with all of the essential ingredients in your minimalist grocery list.
Water the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
