Day 58: #grownostr initiative Another long day at the J.O.B. but i was able to take a pic of my Parsley that is bolting. I guess i will be drying some herbs this weekend. #gardening #homesteading #herbs #preservation

Day 57: #grownostr initiative I hope everyone had a fantastic day. It was a long one for me. Good night all!

Day 56: #grownostr initiative It finally rained and gave my garden some much needed pure water. The rain water contains nitrate, the most bio-available form of nitrogen and is slightly acidic with a pH range of 5.5-6.5--perfect for most plants. Contrast that with the alkaline water that comes out of our taps with a pH of 8.5 and a lot of chemicals and salts. Note to self: get water storage containers up to collect rainwater before next year's garden. #gardening #rainwater #homesteading

Day 55: #grownostr initiative I hope everyone had a perfect day. I read about the zombie-ant fungus today (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis). If you haven't read about it nor seen it, do yourself a favor and search for it. 🤯 #nature #fungus

Day 54: #grownostr initiative Does anyone else love the aesthetic and vibe of the 60's and 70's? My wife found the game of Slip Disc, a game manufactured by Mattel in 1969, at a garage sale this weekend. #60's #70's #aesthetic #game #retro #design

I learned a valuable lesson today in the garden. I killed an insect that I assumed was feasting on a wilting pepper plant. After I researched it, I learned that it was a North American Wheel Bug nymph (Arilus cristatus) and was actually a beneficial insect. It was probably there to eat the insect or caterpillar eating the plant. #grownostr #homestead #gardening #insects #beneficialinsect #lessonlearned

Day 53: #grownostr initiative I attended the Okie Homesteading Expo today and watched a demonstrations on rabbit and chicken dispatching and butchering and an intro into raising feeder pigs. The Hopper Popper was used to dispatch the rabbit The Yard Bird was used to dispatch the chickens #okiehomesteadingexpo #homesteading #chicken #rabbit #pigs #hopperpopper #yardbird

Day 52: #grownostr initiative Today i harvested Zucchini, Yellow Summer Squash, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Parsley and Mint from the garden. We are making Dirty Rice with the Zucchini, Squash, Jalapeno, Parsley and some Deer meat from a friend. The Mint is used to garnish a cocktail made with Hibiscus and Lavender Simple Syrup, Gin and Tonic. #gardening #homesteading #foodstr #drinkstr #cocktail #harvest

Day 51: #grownostr initiative We are getting close to being able to harvest something from the garden. #gardening #homesteading

Day 50: #grownostr initiative I had to build a quick chicken run from fencing panels and some plastic sheeting. I used to free range my chickens but they like to eat gardens. I will be turning this into a tractor sometime soon. I've noticed since I've stopped free ranging the chickens they don't lay as many eggs. Hopefully a little more room will help. #homesteading #chickens #eggs #chickentractor

Day 49: #grownostr initiative The plant tag showed green Jalapeno's, but they are all yellow Jalapeno's. #gardening #homesteading #surprize #hotpeppers

Day 48: #grownostr initiative I thought I would switch it up today with goats and ducks. Two years ago I'd never cared for any animal besides house pets. We now have chickens, ducks and goats. We've had other animals like Muscovy Duck, Guinea Fowl and Rabbit and learned things from all of them. Sometimes you just have to jump in an learn as you go. #homesteading #ducks #goats

Day 47: #grownostr initiative There is a lot of activity and growth in the garden today. Not only did i see the first honey bee I've seen this year, I also saw this beautiful Eastern Comma or a Question Mark butterfly on a tomato leaf. I read they both love Hackberry trees, which are abundant on my property. #gardening #homesteading #butterflies #bees

Day 46: #grownostr initiative The mint and parsley grew back from last year. I guess this will be my new herb bed. All I can think about is all the mojitos im going to drink this weekend. Cheers to all getting things done. #gardening #homesteading #drinkstr #herbs

Day 45: #grownostr initiative I see some pickles in my future. #gardening #homesteading #pickling #fermenting #cucumbers

If I don't grow any vegetables this year, I can grow knowledge for next year. I noticed some squash, zucchini and pepper plants knock over in my garden this afternoon. It rained pretty hard, plus there were two ducks and a pond turtle running around in the garden. The roots seems very shallow. Any ideas? #grownostr #gardening #homesteading

Day 44: #grownostr initiative The Contender bush beans are beginning to flower in the garden. The Striker bush beans seem to always be behind in every stage. #gardening #homesteading #bushbeans

Day 43: #grownostr initiative I hope everyone had the best day ever. If not, make it happen tomorrow.

Day 42: #grownostr initiative I found this guy in the garden. I love box turtles so I had to relocate. #gardening #homesteading #boxturtle

Day 41: #grownostr initiative Its been a little over a month since I planted the garden. Seeing the first pic i took next to the last is incredible. Its hard to appreciate the growth when you look at it everyday. #gardening #homesteading #growth