Sow Basil Seeds
Sow basil seeds in well-drained soil, ensuring they receive adequate sunlight for optimal germination and growth.
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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.
Calendar of Events
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Break Bread!
Break bread in the new year by baking a simple bread loaf to set the intention of a new simple living diet.
Make a Smoothie
Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
Grocery Shopping
Run inventory on your fridge, freezer, and pantry to ensure you are stocked with all of the essential ingredients in your minimalist grocery list.
2 events,
Declutter Pantry
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 […]
Water Basil Seeds
Spray your basil seeds at least 3x per day to keep the soil moist while germination occurs.
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Cook Vegetable Chili
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 […]
3 events,
5 events,
Make a Smoothie
Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
4 events,
Cook Rice
This rice can be served with the palak paneer today and will be used tomorrow to make vegetable fried rice for dinner.
Cook Palak Paneer
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 […]
3 events,
3 events,
Make a Smoothie
Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
2 events,
Water Parsley Seeds
Water the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
1 event,
2 events,
Sprout Chia Seeds
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 […]
2 events,
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Prime Spinach Seeds
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 […]
Make a Smoothie
Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
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Plant Thyme Indoors
Plant Thyme Indoors
Divide the thyme plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
3 events,
Make a Smoothie
Blend a good portion of this week's fruit and greens into a smoothie for a fresh start to the week.
Sow Spinach Seeds
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 […]
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
Grocery Shopping
Run inventory on your fridge, freezer, and pantry to ensure you are stocked with all of the essential ingredients in your minimalist grocery list.
2 events,
Water Celery Seeds
Water the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
3 events,
Cook Vegetable Chili
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 […]
