Water Basil Seeds
IndoorsSpray your basil seeds at least 3x per day to keep the soil moist while germination occurs.
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Homestead Garden Calendar (2024)
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 Cilantro Seeds (Coriander)
IndoorsCook Palak Paneer
KitchenMeal 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 […]
Bake Bread
KitchenThe time has come again to rest and live slowly and bake your favorite weekly bread.
Sow Parsley Seeds
IndoorsMake a Smoothie
KitchenBlend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
Water Parsley Seeds
IndoorsWater the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
Sprout Chia Seeds
KitchenOur 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 […]
Prime Spinach Seeds
IndoorsNext 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 […]
Plant Thyme Indoors
IndoorsDivide the thyme plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
Sow Spinach Seeds
IndoorsIn 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 […]
Grocery Shopping
IndoorsRun inventory on your fridge, freezer, and pantry to ensure you are stocked with all of the essential ingredients in your minimalist grocery list.
Water Celery Seeds
IndoorsWater the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
Cook Vegetable Chili
KitchenThis 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 […]
Plant Chives Indoors
IndoorsDivide the chives from the outside garden bed and plant them in a pot in the indoor garden.
Sow Bell Pepper Seeds
IndoorsSow Jalapeño Seeds
IndoorsSow Cumin Seeds
IndoorsPlan 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 […]
Sow Onion Seeds
OutdoorsSow Tomato Seeds
IndoorsPlant Strawberry Patch
OutdoorsAlso called juneberries or Saskatoon berries
Plant Corn Seeds
OutdoorsAlso called juneberries or Saskatoon berries
Plant Raspberry Bush
PermaculturePlant potted transplants after the threat of frost has passed.
Plant Serviceberry Bush
PermacultureSeveral 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.
Plant Columnar Apple Trees
PermacultureComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Plant Mint Bed
PermacultureComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
