Welcome to the Bloom & Peck blog — real homesteading from a Kentucky backyard.
You’ll find sourdough recipes, garden-to-table cooking, and everything I’ve learned the hard way about growing food.
Erin here. Pull up a chair.
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What to Plant in April in Kentucky — Zone 6 & 7 – With Planting Calendar
If you’re searching for what to plant in April in Kentucky, you’re in the right place. April is the sweet spot for cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and…
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When to Plant Cucumbers in Kentucky — What I Learned After Two Seasons
I’m starting cucumber seeds today — April 12th, up here on the ridge. Epic 4-cell trays, heat mat on, Homemade Pickles seeds from Epic Gardening going in. I…
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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 Western Mar 15, Central Mar 25, Eastern Apr 1 (earliest safe dates), according to…
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