Elderflower season is here! We’re harvesting now to dry them for use in teas but I’ll be making cordial soon! What is your favorite way to use elderflower? We still have lots of beautiful plants available at the stand! #lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #zone6a #zone6gardening #elderberry #elderflower #elderflowercordial #growyourown #growyourownfood #nativeplants #foragedfood #forager #medicinalherbs #medicinalplants #wildtending #ohiohomestead #ohiogarden
Strawberry top syrup. What you’ll need:🍓 strawberry tops (or just strawberries work too!)💧 filtered water 🍓 sugar Instructions: 🍓 cover strawberry tops with water and bring to a simmer🍓 simmer 10-15 minutes and strain, discard tops🍓 add sugar to the strawberry water at a 1:1 ratio (if you have one cup or liquid add one cup of sugar)🍓 bring to a simmer and cook until it reaches a syrup-like consistency, this took me about an hour🍓 pour into a clean jar and once cooled store in the fridge! Delicious over pancakes, added to milk for a homemade strawberry milk or drizzled over ice cream!...#strawberry #strawberryseason #strawberrymilk #strawberries🍓 #strawberrypicking #homestead #countryliving #garden #gardenrecipes #ohiogarden #recipes #recipeoftheday #easyrecipe #strawberryrecipes #homesteader #growyourown #growyourownfood #ohiohomestead #midwestgarden #zone6a #zone6gardening
Harvesting Garlic Scapes! Hardneck garlic varieties send out a flowering shoot in late spring called a scape. If let grow, this scape will eventually flower. While pretty, this flower takes energy from the bulb and will result in a smaller head of garlic. I like to harvest mine when they’ve “curled”, both to help the garlic grow and to use the scapes in cooking! Garlic scapes are delicious and taste exactly like garlic but have a texture similar to a crisp green bean. I love grilling them and eating over steak, using them in stir fry, sautéed with eggs, or in pasta dishes. Last year I took our excess and dehydrated them and turned those into a garlic power! Have you harvested scapes before? Any great recipe ideas I should try? ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #zone6a #zone6gardening #zone6garden #zone6 #growyourown #growyourownfood #growfood #gardening #gardeninspiration #gardentips #gardentotable #gardensofinstagram #ohiogarden #ohiogardening #garlic #garlicscapes
Fresh mint iced teaIngredients:🌿 several handfuls of fresh mint💧 filtered water🍯 sweetener (honey, sugar or syrup)☀️ gather fresh mint and give it a quick rinse☀️ pack it into a mason jar☀️ cover with boiling water and let steep 1 hour or preferably overnight in the fridge☀️ strain the leaves out ☀️ optional: add sweetener of your choice, I like a bit of fresh honey☀️ enjoy over ice! Cheers!PROTIP: don’t plant mint where you don’t want to find it forever! This area was converted back to pasture and I still harvest this sweet apple mint out of this area every year! Let me know what you think!...#lonepinefarmstead#stingingnettles #herbal #herbalmedicine #growyourown #foraging #wildplants #medicinalherbs #ohiogarden #gardening #mint #gardenmint #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourowntea
Resharing this reel from 2022! If you’ve been busy canning or freezing strawberries like me, save those tops for this easy infused vinegar! Strawberry vinegar! 🍓I learned this little trick years ago for (almost free) strawberry infused vinegar. Save all those strawberry tops that you might normally compost and infuse them! Cover with vinegar or a clear alcohol like vodka or rum, place in the fridge for a week or two and strain!I plan on using mine as a base for a strawberry vinaigrette 😋...#kitchentricks #gardentricks #cookinghacks #strawberryrecipes #strawberrypicking #berryrecipes #summerberries #homepreserving #homesteading #homesteadlife #homesteadinginohio #homesteadandchill #ohiohomesteaders #ohiogardening #strawberrygarden #infusedvinegar
A few things from around the garden in MayStrawberries are coming on strong, tomatoes planted on Mother’s Day are loving this warmer weather, lots of flowers and the asparagus season is coming to an end. The self-serve stand is open this week every day 10-7!What does your May garden look like?...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #familyfarm #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #perennialgarden #gardening #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorfriendly #ohiobirds
Strawberry update! If you remember this reel from 2 years ago, my girls and I spent the day planting strawberries in our freshly made woodchip beds. They’ve been easy to maintain and have been producing a bunch of berries! We have lots of strawberries available at the farm stand right now if you’d like to get your own patch going! $6 a pot or 4/$20I’m going to try planting like this around the base of my fruit trees next to see if the strawberries will act like a living mulch for the trees. I’ll keep you updated! ....#ohiohomesteaders #backyardnursery #deepmulch #backtoedengarden #homesteadingadventure #homesteadmamas #familygarden #familyfarm #familyfun #ohiogarden #growyourownfood #growyourownfruit #homegrown #homegrownfood #strawberries #strawberry #zone6a #kidsinthegarden
Stinging nettle syrup 🌱Allergy and immune support with this easy stinging nettle syrup!Ingredients:🌿 several handfuls of fresh nettle tops 💧 cover with water🍯 sweetener (honey, sugar or syrup)🫖 Bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, turn off the heat and let steep for another hour🫖 Strain out the leaves, add sweetener (2 parts liquid: 1 part sweetener), I used local honey and a bit of black strap molasses. 🫖 Bring back to a simmer for another 30 minutes to an hour until it’s a syrup like consistency. Let cool.🫖 add a tablespoon of lemon juice and then bottle it up! Store in the fridge for 2+ months.We’re drinking a tablespoon of this every morning but it’s also delicious as a cordial served over sparkling water and ice.Let me know what you think!...#lonepinefarmstead#stingingnettles #herbal #herbalmedicine #growyourown #foraging #wildplants #medicinalherbs #ohiogarden #growyourownelderberries #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourowntea #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #nativeplantgarden #nativeplantnursery #nativeplantgardening
Looking for a hummingbird and pollinator magnet? Check out this gorgeous shrub called weigela! It’s incredibly easy to grow and care for and comes in a variety of colors! Lots available now at the farm stand! ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #futuregarden #growyourown #growyourownfood #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #zone6a #plantingseeds #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #floweringplant #floweringshrub
Walking onions also known as top-setting onions or Egyptian onions are an awesome perennial to add to your garden! They can be used just like green onions but also produce a small bulb below ground that is similar to a shallot. I harvest greens continuously off my small patch from March through December. In the summer they produce small bulbs which eventually fall causing them to “walk” through the garden. Gallon pots of these are currently available now at the self-serve stand! ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #growyourownfood #seedlings #futuregarden #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourownveggies #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #zone6a #walkingonions #perennials #perennialvegetables #perennialgarden
It’s stinging nettle season! Stinging nettles are one of my favorite herbs in the garden. They’re full of nutrients and minerals, including high levels of iron that is unusual to find in a plant source. When cooked they have a similar flavor to spinach. If you’re interested in trying them, let me know, I’m happy to share a clump with local friends! ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #foraged #stingingnettles #wildfoods #growyourownmedicine #backyardnursery #familybusiness #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #growyourownfood #seedlings #futuregarden #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourownveggies #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #zone6a
Elderberry cutting update!If you purchased cuttings from me this winter, this is what they should be looking like in May! I keep mine outside the entire time, cold weather stimulates root growth and keeps the leaves from growing too quickly! These have been in this space since February/March. They’re at varying stages of development which is super normal, some have tons of roots and others have only just started. The cutting first develops a white scab on the base which is what the roots begin to grow from, many of them are only at this stage. I’ll leave them here in this partially shaded spot and keep them moist at all times until the end of the month when I begin potting them into larger pots (or you can begin planting them into your landscape). Did you miss out on elderberries? I’ve got lots of beautiful mature plants available at our self-serve stand! If you’re in Western Ohio, come check us out!Any elderberry questions? Let me know in the comments! ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #familyfarm #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #elderberry #growyourownfood #medicinalherbs #medicinalplants #medicinalgarden #elderberrysyrup #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #elderberry #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden
Happy Mother’s Day everyone! We’re open today 10-4 and today will be the last day the kids will have lemonade and cookies! Stop by and say hi!
This week in the garden: May 1st 2023It’s the first week of May! The forecast here only shows a couple of cool nights ahead, here are a few things to work on this week!🥬 direct-sow another round of cold weather crops. Lettuce, peas, spinach and more can be succession planted now to extend your harvest!🌱 the first weeds are starting to emerge and so are early pests! Handling these issues early will help prevent them from becoming bigger problems later in the season.🌲 Mulch!! Mulching the garden is one of the best tips to help protect the soil, keep down weeds and it breaks down into extra nutrients. I like to use pine fines which have the added benefit of slightly raising the ph. ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #growyourownfood #tomatoes #growingtomatoes #seedlings #futuregarden #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourownveggies #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #zone6a #plantingseeds #pollinatorgarden #pollinators
This week in the garden: April 24th 2023It’s the fourth and last week of April in zone 6! May is almost here!🍓 plant bare-root perennials! Strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, fruit trees, shrubs, berry bushes and more! Bareroot plants are dormant and a light frost shouldn’t bother them 😊👩🌾 get those vegetable beds in order! Planting time is fast approaching and veggies need a lot of nutrients to perform well. Compost, bloodmeal, crushed eggshells are all great additions!❄️ keep an eye on the weather! Even though we’ve had a few really warm days, there is still frost on the forecast for the next couple of weeks. If you’re hardening off warm veggies like tomatoes, peppers and squash, be sure to bring them in during freezing weather and cover tender blooms if possible....#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #growyourownfood #tomatoes #growingtomatoes #seedlings #futuregarden #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourownveggies #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #zone6a #plantingseeds #pollinatorgarden #pollinators
A few things from around the garden in AprilEverything is flowering right now and we’ve had some beautiful days! Spring is here and planting time is right around the corner! Local friends, I’ll be posting about our spring sales this week so stay tuned!What does your April garden look like?looking?...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #familyfarm #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #perennialgarden #gardening #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorfriendly #ohiobirds
Spring weeds are full of vitamins and minerals and are a great treat for poultry (and people 😉)Pictured here: dandelion, chickweed, purple dead nettle, Queen Anne’s lace, dock, Canada thistles ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #backyardchickens #chicken #spring #backyardnursery #familybusiness #familyfarm #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #perennialgarden #gardening #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorfriendly #dandelion
This week in the garden: April 17th 2023It’s the third week of April in zone 6 (Ohio) and we’ve gotten a little reminder that winter isn’t quite done yet ❄️ Here’s what I’m working on this week!🥦 plant cold-hardy seedlings! It’s finally time to start putting some of those indoor grown or wintersown seedlings out in the garden.🦋clean up the garden beds. If you left your leaves and stems in the garden for overwintering pollinators, now is an okay time to start cleaning them up and getting them ready for the season.🍉 start melon, cucumber, and squash seeds, either indoors or using the winter sowing method....#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #growyourownfood #tomatoes #growingtomatoes #seedlings #futuregarden #growyourown #growyourownfood #growyourownveggies #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #zone6a #plantingseeds #pollinatorgarden #pollinators
Its time to open up the winter sown containers! Lettuce, kale, cabbage, beets, and other cold weather crops are just about ready to plant out in the garden! I like to open up the jugs and leave them open for a few days before planting. Follow along, I’ll be posting more updates and a planting video soon! ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #greaterspringfield #smallbusiness #backyardnursery #familybusiness #familyfarm #plantnursery #plantnurserylife #zone6gardeners #zone5b #zone5gardening #familygarden #perennialgarden #gardening #wintersowing #wintersown #wintersowingseeds #wintergarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #wintergardening #ohiohomesteader #ohiogardening #ohiogarden
Did you catch my video from a few weeks ago? Look at those tiny plants now! Tomatoes love being potted up AKA moved into a larger pot. These were started in tiny blocks and then potted up into larger cells where they’ve exploded with new growth! I’m going to be potting them up again one final time before it’s time to put them out in the garden. When potting, remember that tomatoes have adventitious roots along the stem. Bury them deeply so those roots can grow! ...#lonepinefarmstead #clarkcountyohio #springfieldohio #growyourownfood #growyourowntomatoes #homegrowntomatoes #zone6gardeners #zone6a #zone5b #ohiogardening #ohiogarden #midwestgarden #midwestgardening #veggiegarden #gardenlife #startingseeds #indoorgarden #homesteading #homesteadersofinstagram #homesteadersofohio
