Author: Sharon

Hi there and Welcome! I am Sharon Peterson. A contented, empty nest, homestead mom and wife. Join me and my husband at our little homestead in the woods and I'll show you around.
How to Grow Pansies

How to Grow Pansies

Have you ever wanted to add a splash of vibrant color to your garden? Learn how to grow pansies. Their bright, cheerful faces bring life to any garden and their hardy nature allows them to bloom in almost any climate. If you’re looking to add a bit of color to your garden this season, then…

When to Harvest Okra

When to Harvest Okra

When to harvest okra for the soft tender pods perfect for the dinner table.  It only takes a few short days for an okra pod to get to harvestable size after blooming.  Harvest often and look for small pods. It takes approximately 70 days for an okra plant to produce pods ready for harvest. This…