tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post5956012925994644021..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: He Who Walks Behind the RowsPhelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-68826077888351212622012-04-27T07:50:02.441-05:002012-04-27T07:50:02.441-05:00Popcorn is a favorite around here as well.Popcorn is a favorite around here as well.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-19569019480230006132012-04-27T07:10:45.023-05:002012-04-27T07:10:45.023-05:00I grow popcorn. The first time I did, I thought I...I grow popcorn. The first time I did, I thought I'd failed on growing corn, but I dried the cobs anyway. Then, in the spring, I was taking the kernels off the cob, and I realized what I had ... I popped some up immediately. Wow! It was such a cool experience.<br /><br />I don't have enough space to grow sweet corn, but using the 3 Sisters technique, I can grow a bit of popcorn in with my hubbard squash and beans, and everyone is happy. <br /><br />Popcorn is one of my favorite foods. I often eat it for breakfast ... and lunch ;).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642417312794814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-84611382494517636012012-04-26T15:16:21.871-05:002012-04-26T15:16:21.871-05:00I had all kinds of tie-dye things as a kid. I'...I had all kinds of tie-dye things as a kid. I'm hoping for a come back. Plus, I've been called a old hippy several times over the years.<br /><br />Kathi and I will see what we can do for growing us some corn. Thanks for the info.Flier389https://www.blogger.com/profile/17000853030589477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-2524240121709671932012-04-26T12:00:50.889-05:002012-04-26T12:00:50.889-05:00Flier, try getting some hybrids that produce up to...Flier, try getting some hybrids that produce up to four ears. You don't have to plant as many of them, and they work well with the three sisters planting method. (hybrids and GMO's are different) and I love the outfit. You rock the hippy look.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-73966261294706974862012-04-26T11:52:06.786-05:002012-04-26T11:52:06.786-05:00Kathi and I have talked about trying to grow some ...Kathi and I have talked about trying to grow some corn and beans of some type. Only problem is that we don't have a large area to grow things. Most of our garden is square foot gardening.<br /><br />I'm with you. I love corn.Flier389https://www.blogger.com/profile/17000853030589477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-86006228249394200102012-04-26T11:01:07.908-05:002012-04-26T11:01:07.908-05:00Here in south central Kansas, it's April 23rd....Here in south central Kansas, it's April 23rd. But I wait until after the first of May to plant peppers and tomatoes. We have learned from experience that even in May we can get killing frosts.<br /><br />And thank you!Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-30620827160407647152012-04-26T09:24:22.036-05:002012-04-26T09:24:22.036-05:00Cannot wait - we are just beginning and have littl...Cannot wait - we are just beginning and have little sprouts for everything. Nothing really in the ground yet except peas. In Southern Oregon we've been warned not to plant until late May even June - so chomping on the bit a bit!! Love your blog!Liesl Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254536037987540182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-70445626120672826312012-04-26T07:53:44.392-05:002012-04-26T07:53:44.392-05:00Baby oil rubbed on the silk, is what that should r...Baby oil rubbed on the silk, is what that should read. I am looking forward to being able to edit without losing everything. Sigh, oh blogger what have ye done?Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-82066308607792326492012-04-26T07:50:39.134-05:002012-04-26T07:50:39.134-05:00I plant 4 to 6 rows of 20 to 26 plants. Then surro...I plant 4 to 6 rows of 20 to 26 plants. Then surround the outside in a double row of sunflowers.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-26982599845414853282012-04-26T07:46:44.260-05:002012-04-26T07:46:44.260-05:00How big of blocks do you plant?How big of blocks do you plant?johnnybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583515325585742368noreply@blogger.com