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.

Break Bread!

Kitchen

Break bread in the new year by baking a simple bread loaf to set the intention of a new simple living diet.

Water Basil Seeds

Indoors

Spray your basil seeds at least 3x per day to keep the soil moist while germination occurs.

Prime Spinach Seeds

Indoors

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 […]

Plant Thyme Indoors

Indoors

Divide the thyme plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.

Sow Spinach Seeds

Indoors

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 […]

Plant Chives Indoors

Indoors

Divide the chives from the outside garden bed and plant them in a pot in the indoor garden.