Spring Garden

Finally getting my garden beds ready for spring planting. Because this is our first year on our homesteading journey, our garden beds are new. We have plenty of stones, so we are putting them to good use by making stone raised beds.

My husband and I both grew up on farms, so this is not new to us. I have to admit, it is certainly harder than when we were younger. We take each day slowly and enjoy seeing what we can accomplish.

Today, I worked up two beds. I got garlic and onions planted. A few days ago, I planted green onions. I have more seeds and plants planned, but as I said before, it’s not as easy on my older body. So, I try to do a little every day.

I very pleased with the way my little garden is coming along. I plan on adding more this spring and summer.

My favorite garlic cloves

Some of my favorite onion sets.

Will add more photos as the garden grows.

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I’m Lisa

A gardener and herbalist on a journey through life, growing and wildcrafting her own food and medicine. Trusting in the Lord, through health issues, overload of stress, and busy life, shares ideas and recipes that can help you pare down and heal too.

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Plantain, not the banana, but Plantago major. Plantain is a versatile medicinal plant known for its wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive-supporting properties. I use plantain for rashes when seasonal allergies show themselves. I usually get a rash on my hands, arms, and lower legs in the spring, just when I have a lot of garden work to do. So, I harvest a handful of plantain leaves, dry them a couple of days to reduce the water content, and cover them in coconut or olive oil in a glass jar for several weeks. I know the rash is coming, so I have this started long before I really need it. I use the finished plantain oil infusion as is, but beeswax can be added to make a salve as in the photo. I have finished plantain herbal salve in my shop if you need some too. I also have dried plantain leaves from my garden for infusions and tea making as well. Shop HERE