The Gothic Homesteader

This year beside our family gardens, and my deck garden, we have been honored to get to help out at the community garden hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church.    Community Gardens are so important, because they give those who might not have access to gardening space, a place to grow.  They provide food for those in need, enrich neighborhoods, bring people together who other wise might never rub shoulders, and just are fun! Are there any abandon lots around your area?  Maybe see if you and a few others can get together and purchase it for a community garden area. Are there any already in operation community gardens in your area?  Maybe join them and learn more about gardening and homesteading there. Are there local farmers markets?  Why not shop at them as much as possible to support those who are growing foods local? There are so many ways we can be Gothic Homesteaders, and we're just scratching the surface.  I cant wait to discover more! ~ M...

Spring is almost here! Spring is almost here! Spring is almost here!  Yes, I am excited for spring.  I am glad to be shaking off the heavy wools, and pulling out the lighter grays and blacks.  It also means it is time to start getting the new bat houses placed, figuring out which potatoes to grow this year at my mother-in-laws's, figuring out what kinda pots and stands I need to have a deck garden, and keep on researching more black, purple, gray, and dark blue seeds.   Thus far, in veggies and fruits alone, I have found over 60 plants which fall into this classification    Of those most are heirloom, and many are native to North America.  In fact, most of the dark corns are from Native American seed stock, and are drought hearty   Such an amazing journey!  Keep checking the Facebook page GothicHomesteading for more info... ~ Morria