Author: Orbe’s Farm
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Natural Pest Control for Your Summer Garden
If you’ve spent hours planting, watering, and weeding only to find your squash vines chewed or your potato leaves skeletonized — you’re not alone! July is prime time for pests in the garden. The good news? You don’t need harsh chemicals to keep your plants thriving. Let’s break down the worst offenders — and natural… Read more
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Turn a Garden Loss into Abundance This Summer
Let’s be real — even the best gardeners have a flop year now and then. Maybe the rain didn’t come, or the pests did. Maybe the soil needs a boost or life just got busy. If your summer garden didn’t flourish the way you’d hoped, take a deep breath. There’s still so much you can… Read more
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Heat Stress in Homestead Animals: Signs & Solutions
Summer heat can sneak up fast — and our animals feel it just as much as we do. Knowing the signs of livestock heat stress and simple ways to help your animals stay cool can save lives and make your homestead run more smoothly when temperatures climb. ☀️ What is Heat Stress? Heat stress happens… Read more
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When to Start the Fall Garden? Hint…it’s NOW!
If you’ve ever felt like the garden season is over once summer fades — think again! Fall planting is one of my favorite homestead systems because it stretches your harvest, fills your pantry, and keeps your soil working for you even as the days grow shorter. I always say: if you can’t grow it now,… Read more
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Simple Garden Watering Tips
One of the biggest questions I get from new and seasoned gardeners alike is: “Am I watering enough… or too much?”Good garden irrigation isn’t just about turning on the hose — it’s about understanding your plants, your soil, and your systems. Track Rainfall First Mother Nature does a lot of the work for us. I… Read more