25 Acre Mid-Summer Update
This summer has been a wild ride! Our gardens are currently in full swing which means if I don’t pick something daily or I blink, I’ll…
Farmer’s Market & Future Online Offerings
Finding success selling produce at the local farm market takes a lot of work, great marketing and a bit of luck. This garden season was off…
Mother Nature: A Valuable Lesson On Acceptance, Resilience & Being Prepared
There is something to be said about being prepared for the things you least expect to happen – especially when it comes to Mother Nature and…
Keto Friendly Rhubarb Crisp
Spring is here and if you follow this blog closely or have been out to our farm then you know we have one HUGE row of…
Resurrecting A Rose Bush: The Mark Of A Legacy
I’m not sure how many people reflect and write about things they think about while doing garden work. I however, tend to tune out all of…
Alas, Greenhouse Construction!
Let me be frank here…I have been waiting nearly 6 months to put up this Palram Bella Greenhouse and I’m overjoyed! Purchased this past fall, I…
Homestead Hustle: ND Cottage Food Act & What It Means To You!
March 20, 2018 UPDATE: The state has now pulled all of the 2018 proposed detailed rules and regulations from consideration. What does this mean? Well, this…
Homestead Hustle: How To Plan What You Plant For Successful Sales At The Farmer’s Market
I went ahead and finally ordered my seeds for the upcoming garden and market season! Yay! Read my Homestead Hustle article to glean some great information…
Homestead Hustle: Tips To Choosing A Greenhouse
Have you ever heard the old saying, “The early bird gets the worm?” Well, in the business of selling produce at farmer’s markets this fact couldn’t…
The Dirt: Invasive Weeds, Old Equipment & Turning It Up
For those of you unfamiliar with the property we have here at Dirt On My Plate, my husband and I purchased a farm that had been…
Homestead Hustle: Saving Seed Helps Reduce Costs
Here’s my latest addition to Homestead Hustle with Mother Earth News! The initial investment of purchasing seed for your produce stand garden can be hefty. Learn…
Homestead Hustle: Becoming A Farmer’s Market Vendor
Here’s a link to my latest addition on the Homestead Hustle! If you’ve ever thought about offering your home grown produce at a local Farmer’s Market…
2017 Garden Update: The Drought
In various areas across the country farmers and ranchers are feeling the effects of drought. For this Garden Betty and most of North Dakota the lack…
Garden Planning & Plotting
Around the end of January or early February I think just about everyone who lives in a northern climate starts daydreaming about spring. Inevitably, the thought…
Devil-ish Eggs and Delightful Cookies
Over the past few months I’m sure a few of you have read how I’ve struggled to find my drakes some lovely ladies. Not only did…
