Author: Erin
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How I Built a Budget T Post Raspberry Trellis for My Raised Bed in Kentucky (Using What I Had)
This T-Post Raspberry trellis post is a follow-up to my Transplanting Raspberries to a Raised Bed in Kentucky post. And Part of my Kentucky Raspberry growing series. If you missed my latest post, I transplanted six Tulamagic floricane raspberries into a 3×8 galvanized raised bed on my Zone 7 ridgetop homestead in early March. Spoiler…
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How I Transplanted Raspberries into a Raised Bed on My Kentucky Zone 7 Homestead
If you’re growing raspberries in Kentucky and wondering whether to transplant from containers to a raised bed, here’s exactly what I did on my Zone 7 ridgetop homestead with Tula Magic. Why Plant Raspberries in a Raised Bed in Kentucky? While researching growing raspberries in Kentucky, I found a lot of information on the clay…
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How to Start Sweet Potato Slips in Kentucky (Zone 7a Guide)
If a sweet potato starts sprouting in your pantry, this might be your sign. I know it’s not the ideal way to remember it’s time to start slips, but here we are—February in Kentucky, and those tubers are ready whether I planned for it or not. This year I’m testing both the water method (my…
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Best Tomatoes to Grow in Kentucky: Zone 6 & 7
After two seasons of growing tomatoes in Adair County’s clay soil and unpredictable Kentucky weather, I’ve learned which varieties actually thrive here—and which ones split open the moment a thunderstorm rolls through. Finding the best tomatoes to grow in Kentucky isn’t just about picking popular names from a seed catalog; it’s about choosing varieties that…
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Winter Sowing Without Milk Jugs (Clamshell Containers Work!)
A Simple Winter Sowing Method Using Recycled Containers Most winter sowing tutorials assume you have milk jugs, but how do you winter sowing without milk jugs? I really wanted to winter sow, but we get our milk from the neighbor’s cow! So no milk jugs. What to do! Use plastic veggie containers, clamshells! I almost…
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7 Best Metal Raised Garden Beds for Kentucky (Zone 7 Tested)
Looking for the best metal raised garden beds for your Kentucky garden? After two seasons of testing raised beds in Adair County’s clay soil and unpredictable weather, I’ve narrowed down the top 7 options for Zone 7 homesteaders. Whether you’re a beginner backyard gardener juggling sourdough and chickens or ready to upgrade your setup, this…
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Sourdough Discard Tortillas: My Go-To Low-Iodine Bread Substitute During RAI Prep
If your family is preparing for radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment, finding safe bread alternatives is one of the hardest parts. These sourdough discard tortillas use only LID-safe ingredients — non-iodized salt, lard (no dairy), and unbleached flour — and can replace bread for every meal. (PS. Even after treatment this is our go to recipe!)…
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Kentucky Fall Garden Planting Schedule: 24 Veggies to Grow
Every fall, I see new Kentucky gardeners ask: “is there a PDF Kentucky Fall Garden Planting Schedule?” I saw a need so I built This free Fall Kentucky vegetable planting schedule and calendar plus an Interactive calendar that answers that question—with 24 crops for zones 6b, 7a, and 7b across Western, Central, and Eastern Kentucky.…
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How to Grow Cantaloupe Vertically on a Trellis in Kentucky – What Worked in my Zone 7 Garden
Growing cantaloupe vertically on a trellis in Kentucky is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my Zone 7 garden — and I almost didn’t try it. If you’re dealing with limited space, humid summers, or just tired of playing garden yoga trying to find melons hiding under sprawling vines, this method is worth…
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How I Grow Cucumbers on DIY Cattle Panel Trellis in Kentucky, A-Frame & Arch
I grew my first cucumbers in a Kentucky raised bed—and honestly? I had no idea what I was doing. That cattle panel trellis I threw together? Pure gold for our humid Kentucky summers. The second trellis I built in the Kentucky clay soil. And those “Homemade Pickles” cucumbers from Botanical Interests? They actually flourished there…