NL Backyard Farmers

06/07/2022

👨‍🌾ATTENTION ALL GARDENERS!👩‍🌾

The St. John's Seed Library is open and there are free seeds available for the upcoming growing season, all you need is a library card 🌱 come visit the 3rd floor to learn more!

[Image ID: A small grey box with sheets of paper and books on gardening on a small table. Sign reads: St. John's Seed Library. Grow, Save, Share.]

06/07/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G8cH740_TQ

Ever wanted to get your own fresh eggs but you live in the city? In this video we’ll provide 10 tips for beginners to raise chickens in your own backyard.Ch...

06/06/2022

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/combat-garden-pests-naturally-20886

A healthy garden attracts all kinds of pests—raccoons, rabbits, beetles, to name just a few. We’ve compiled a list of 22 tried-and-true strategies to combat them without the use of harsh pesticides.

06/06/2022

Excellent resource for starting your backyard vegetable garden.

A wealth of knowledge as well as wonderful bright color illustrations in the front of the book, and detailed illustrations throughout. A ...

06/05/2022

https://dengarden.com/gardening/Homemade-Pesticides

This article will offer recipes for all-natural and environmentally friendly insecticides. Get rid of ants, aphids, bees, wasps, midges, and more with these easy-to-make (and completely organic) pesticides.

06/05/2022

https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/the-6-environmental-and-health-benefits-of-growing-your-own-food

Learn how starting your own home vegetable garden can improve your environmental footprint and your life.

06/02/2022

Weather is important when making your farms. Find a reliable place to check the weather near you. Also, keep an eye out for storm warnings, cause your crops may not survive.

To protect small plants from wind and storms, cover them with cloches. To protect tall plants from wind and storms, tie them to stakes, cages, or trellises. Another option to protect plants from wind and storms is a wall of straw bales weighed down with stones.

06/01/2022

https://www.gaiasorganicgardens.com.au/12-benefits-vegetable-garden/

Gaia’s Organic Gardens is a Perth family-owned and operated business that is dedicated to helping more Aussie families grow their own food, using sustainable and organic gardening practices.

06/01/2022

https://www.downhomelife.com/article.php?id=2096

06/01/2022

https://www.gov.nl.ca/farm-guide/harvest-chart/

Crop Ready for Harvest (Estimated) Crop Ready for Harvest (Estimated) Asparagus Early June Kohlrabi Can be as Early as Mid July Beans Mid August Leeks Late August/Early September Beets After June Lettuce Can be as Early as Mid July Blackberries Late August Mushrooms Any time Blueberries Late August....

06/01/2022

https://www.almanac.com/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners

Our Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Guide summarizes how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, easy vegetables to grow, and when to plant what. Plus, we’ve just added a great “starter” garden plan for beginners!