Katy's Backyard Farmstand

07/25/2014

Just a little over a month until our annual Tomato Tasting event here at Heritage Farm in northeast Iowa! Join us to experience heirloom tomato diversity as we sample a few dozen tomato varieties and learn to save tomato seeds.

Join our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/626568204094193/
And visit our website: http://www.seedsavers.org/tomato-tasting

07/25/2014

Thanks for the image, Imperfectly Happy!

07/25/2014

Don't let your extra herbs wilt and rot! Freeze them for future use-http://bit.ly/OGFreezeHerbs

07/24/2014

Fall is an important time for growers of garlic. Savvy garlic growers know that cloves planted in the fall yield larger bulbs than those planted in the spring.

07/08/2014

Did you know that foods like processed sugars, artificial sweeteners, refined grains, conventional meats and dairy can cause a toxic acidic environment in your body? Discover why it's important to balance your PH levels and which 6 alkaline foods will help you do this.

07/08/2014

I just picked our first Zucchini of the season. Yea

Fresh zucchini from the farmers market is on my list today! Mama's Agave Zucchini Bread will make a the perfect hostess gift for our get together this afternoon. http://bit.ly/1tIysx5 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1qIO6tu

07/01/2014

Available in several varieties and cultivars, with each offering its own unique flavor and aroma, growing oregano (Origanum) is popular with many home gardeners.

07/01/2014

Knowledge is the key to successful organic gardening. We've compiled much of the information you'll need – from the basics of getting started to finding organic solutions to specific problems – here.

06/12/2014

Great day at the farmers market

06/11/2014

Looking forward to another week of Greenville Farmer's Market - don't worry, the rain is supposed to be over by 4:00pm according to the weather report I heard. We have another local musician this week - hope to see you there!

05/07/2014

Best Vegetables to Grow in the Shade

Don't let a less-than-perfect sun situation prevent you from growing plenty of delicious, homegrown food. (We're looking at you, city dwellers!). Peruse our guide to successful gardening in a variety of shaded settings: http://goo.gl/Osm91n.

05/07/2014

Known scientifically as Cucumis sativus, cucumbers are related to watermelons, zucchini and pumpkins. Cucumbers grow on vines that sprawl along the ground. They usually grow to around 9 to 12 inche...