I have childhood memories of rotating eggs in my best friend’s family’s homemade incubation setup. While I thought it was fun as a kid, it seems like a lot of hassle now! The technology has come a long way and there are now options for home incubation that are nearly completely hands-off. With the way […]
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The Right Tool for the Job
Here’s a quick summary of when and where you’ll want to use the various Corona Tools available in-store at Harvey’s Homestead Supply. Shovels Hoes Rakes Forks
Raising Chicks: Our Quick Start Guide
First time raising chicks? We’d suggest purchasing a copy of Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks by Gail Damerow (available at Harvey’s) for a more thorough treatment, but here’s a quick summary of what you need to know and buy to get started today! We have all of the products mentioned below available in-store at […]
New Seeds Added to Harvey’s Seed Rack This Week
We now have over 150 varieties of organic, non-GMO seeds for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and medicinal herbs at Harvey’s! Here’s a list of just the new ones we added on February 12: We also have everything you need to plant these seeds in, whether you’re starting in trays, soil blocks, or direct seeding – check […]
Test Your Home Garden Soil with SoilKit Tests
Want to know what your soil actually needs before you purchase a bunch of expensive amendments? Rather than the dubious “put it in a mason jar and shake it” DIY ideas, use the lab-based soil test from Soil Kit! (Scroll down for a sample of the results you’ll receive.) Send your soil samples in using […]
Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Skullcap (both species!)
Skullcap (or Scullcap) is perennial plant used for medicinal purposes. However, there are two species of Skullcap and they are used in very different ways! Additionally, their growth requirements and appearance differ notably. The first kind of Skullcap is Skullcap, Official (Scutellaria lateriflora). This variety is also referred to as American Skullcap. It is a […]
Our 2024 Cookie Cruise Recipe: Molasses Spice Cookies
We had a blast giving away dozens of our molasses spice cookies to the town of Hot Springs during the 2024 Cookie Cruise! As promised, here’s the recipe in case you want to make it yourself. These cookies are soft and chewy, with a little bit of spice and not too much sweetness (good or […]
Which Fermentation Book to Buy?
If you are interested in fermentation and looking for resources on how-to’s, recipes, ingredients, troubleshooting, the health benefits, the history of… almost anything about fermentation; one of these books is the one for you! If you want an in-depth look at everything from the history of fermentation to the equipment used, plus traditional recipes, The […]
How Harvey’s Gingerbread Homestead Came to Be
From the moment I first realized that our family was actually going to open a store called Harvey’s, I knew that I wanted to do a gingerbread display for the store window. Around mid-August I started brainstorming and planning. We considered many options for what the scene would be, but in the end we decided […]
Book Spotlight: Soup Night Slapdashery Cookbook
Soup Night Slapdashery by Rebekah Merkle has become the cookbook I’ve been turning to for actually simple soup recipes. I tend toward not-simple in my normal cooking and usually find that books categorized as “simple” are either filled with ingredients that are expensive or just end up taking more time when multiplying a recipe for our family […]