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Happy Wednesday!
A QUOTE
…there are between 3,500 and 15,000 insect species worldwide that can be considered pests, in terms of human endeavors. These species eat our food, destroy our homes, bite our children, and transmit diseases. In fact, over the centuries insects have killed more people than died in wars! Most people have a negative attitude about all insects, just as they do toward “germs” and bacteria. But for every pest species, there are between 400 and 1,700 species of insects that are beneficial to humans. Without these beneficial insects, food webs and ecosystems would collapse. Homans depend on insects. If you like fruits, vegetables, or flowers, then you can thank a bee, beetle, or butterfly. – Dirt to Soil, page 54
I had the hardest time deciding on a single quote from this book; it is bursting with information and is inspiring me and my farm so much. I will definitely be moving forward in a direction that encourages everything from bees to earthworms to thrive in our gardens and pastures.
TABS OPEN IN MY BROWSER RIGHT NOW
- this tip about freezing bulk beans – genius!
- this recently published book about Communist Romania in 1989
- this post on how to create a greenhouse from reclaimed windows – a dream for someday…
- this post about purple dead nettles – we have these plants all over our property!
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART
“Springtime” by James George Bingley (found here)
BACKGROUND MUSIC, PERFECT FOR SPRING
FIVE SEED COMPANIES I’M USING ON THE HOMESTEAD THIS YEAR
- Territorial Seed // I’ve had good success with some of their vegetable seeds
- Park Seed Co. // I’m growing their tomatoes and peppers this year
- Eden Brothers // a lot of my flower seeds came from here
- True Leaf Market // their cover crop selection is awesome
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange // new to me! my son picked up a pack of beet seeds for me from his job at the farm
That book sounds incredible! Have you seen the docu Biggest Little Farm? It really inspired us so much to think of how we can do better with working with nature on the farm in more ways. It’s so inspiring the way nature is perfectly suited all on its own!
I haven’t but I’ll check it out, thank you!!
save the bees save the world 🙂
Yes! It’s so true.
i use territorial seeds and really like them. I also love that they are a “local” company only about 2 hours away from where i live. We try and support local business as much as we can and we avoid big box whenever possible!!
i wanted to send you a card but can’t seem to find your address…i wasn’t a very good pen-pal.
So cool that they are so close to you! I have had lots of success with their seeds, but like you, would love to find something closer. I was so happy to find that Southern Exposure Seed Exchange was only an hour away – I’ll definitely be purchasing more from them next year.
I’m glad the bean tip was helpful! 🙂
I’m definitely going to try it once things slow down around here!