Healing Meadows Farm

02/22/2026

Love making homemade bread 🍞

It is really not that hard to make homemade whole grain bread, and there is something very therapeutic about the process.

02/17/2026

Canning!!

02/10/2026

So cool 😎 🌷

02/05/2026

Orange Cauliflower

If you enjoy strong flavors and want a plant-based version of a traditional takeout favorite, try th

02/05/2026

Vertical strawberry towers save space while producing loads of fresh, juicy berries 🍓🌿

02/05/2026

I reused toilet paper rolls as seedling starters. I filled each roll with soil and seeds, then planted them directly in the ground once the seedlings grew. The cardboard naturally decomposes, protecting the roots and enriching the soil. This method is simple, inexpensive, and eco-friendly for starting seeds at home.

02/05/2026

I love this kind of cucumber setup because it keeps the vines off the ground, the fruit stays cleaner, and picking is so much easier.

What you need:

One sturdy center post (treated wood or cedar works well)

A few short cross pieces (like ladder rungs)

Screws + drill

Soft plant ties or garden tape

Mulch (straw/leaf mulch) to keep splash-off down

Steps:

Set the post deep and solid
I sink mine about 18–24 inches and pack the soil tight so it doesn’t wobble once the vines get heavy.

Add the “rungs”
Space the cross pieces about 10–14 inches apart.
They don’t have to be perfect — they’re just there to give the vines something to grab and to spread the weight.

Plant at the base
I plant 2–3 cucumber plants around one post (more than that gets crowded fast).
Keep them 6–10 inches apart.

Train early
Once the vines are 8–12 inches long, start guiding them up and tying loosely.
After that, they usually climb on their own.

Keep airflow and fruit quality up
I pinch off the lowest leaves that touch soil, and I don’t let side shoots pile into a thick mess near the bottom.
Better airflow = fewer mildew headaches.

Water right
Deep watering at the base (not overhead) keeps leaves drier and cuts down on disease.
A little mulch helps a lot here.

Pick often
The more you pick, the more they keep producing.
I check every day once they start coming in, because cucumbers hide and grow fast.

If you’ve grown cucumbers before, do you prefer a trellis like this, a fence, or letting them run on the ground?

02/05/2026

😮‍💨 Throat comfort

Marshmallow root + Licorice root + Thyme
Coats + soothes + supports a scratchy throat.

🫁 Lungs / respiratory comfort

Mullein + Thyme + Ginger
Helps loosen + open + warm.

💧 Hydration + minerals

Nettle + Rosehip + Lemon balm
Mineral-rich + gentle + hydrating vibes.

🛡️ Infections / immune support

Elderberry + Echinacea + Garlic
Classic immune squad for the season.

🔥 Fever / ‘coming-down-with-something’ support

Elderberry + Ginger + Tulsi
Warm, comforting, and supportive when you feel run-down.