Monday, November 9, 2015

FREE SEEDS!

A few years ago my Sister gave me an Acorn Squash she'd gotten from an organic co-op.
When I cleaned the squash (removed the seeds) I decided to dry and save them. The next year I threw a few in a underdeveloped (hard ground full of weeds) corner of my vegetable garden. 2 amazing things happened. They grew...GREW WELL! I mostly ignored them and let them do there own thing. I watered when I thought about them (not as often as I should have). Never weeded etc... The second amazing thing that happened is that corner looked better than almost anywhere else I so tirelessly tended. OK I knew squash was sometimes referred to as a "cover crop" but I think of clover, rye and winter wheat as a cover crop. NOPE seems any plant that amends the soil by breaking up the ground with a large root system. aids in water retention or shades and inhibates growth of weeds is a cover crop. Squash is a heavy "eater" so a little compost mixed in when planting helps for a more robust yield.
Now on to the free seed part.
I have been growing and saving seeds from my one given squash for 3 years. I have built up a fairly large stock of seeds. I'd love to share the seeds. If you'd like a dozen or so seeds, send me an email with your name and mailing address and I'll get them out to you. This is totally free no strings attached NON-GMO organic Acorn Squash seeds.
Please put seeds in the subject line. I look forward to sharing and hearing from you all.
***NOTE*** this is a first come first serve basis. I only have a limited quantity.
Link for seeds; wildthistlefarm@aol.com

Friday, November 6, 2015

Lets all join this!

There will be a ton of information during this summit. I'm looking forward to all the speakers!
Lets have a discussion when the event is finished. Tell us your ideas. Lets get this online homestead rolling :)