Grow Well. Eat Well
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When to Plant Cucumbers in Kentucky — What I Know After Two Seasons
[PHOTO: Your April 12th seed starting setup — Epic 6-cell trays, Homemade Pickles seed packet, heat mat. Alt text: “Starting cucumber seeds indoors in Kentucky in April using…
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When to Plant Cantaloupe in Kentucky — What I Learned on My Ridgetop
In 2025, I missed the window when I searched for When to plant cantaloupe in Kentucky. Instead, I bought cantaloupe transplants from my local Amish nursery. Stuck them…
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How to Bake Thelma Sanders Acorn Squash: An Heirloom Favorite
If you’re looking for a cozy, full-of-goodness dish that’s easy to make at home, learning how to bake Thelma Sanders acorn squash is a game-changer. This heirloom variety,…
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Why I Started Growing My Own Food on Our Kentucky Homestead
We live in rural Kentucky, which feels like either all options are buffets or grocery store misfits when you pick out vegetables. When we moved here, I had…
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When to Plant Onions in Kentucky — A Real Homesteader’s Guide to Transplants
Quick Answer: When to Plant Onion Transplants in Kentucky Plant onion transplants outdoors in April 1–June 15 in western Kentucky, March 25–July 1 in central Kentucky, and late…
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How to Start Broccoli Seeds Indoors in Kentucky — And When to Pot Them Up
Right now, in my basement, there is a tray of Di Cicco broccoli seedlings sitting under grow lights on a timer. I see people in my social media…
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