Straw in the Garden


Our garden bed is ridiculously rocky. We're not happy about it, but that's what it is. Those pesky rocks don't stop the weeds from creeping up either.


We purchase two bales of straw from a local feed shop to use as a type of weed-block around our precious seedlings.


Those two bales gets us just enough coverage for our size garden.


Besides keeping weeds at bay and helping the soil retain some moisture, I like the way it looks. And even better, it can be tilled right into the soil next year.


Scott is incredibly passionate about our vegetable garden. He likes to work on it but no one really likes to pull weeds for hours.
  

Grow heirloom tomatoes! Grow!


So much better, right?

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I’m Stephanie, the mind and Momma behind The Heirloom Family. I created this blog as a way to capture the magic of our family and the beauty of every day slow and simple living. I also hope it serves as an inspiration to you as well.

Nestled in our little corner of the Earth in Western New York, I am lucky enough to share my home with my husband and our daughter, along with 4 cheerful cats.

We strive for a wholesome life, one that is slow and steady. I want to breathe it in, this time we have, and I might just be lucky enough to see the magic in it all.

There are so many things in life that I love – nature. crochet. photography. gardening. cooking. faith. honey. reading. sunsets and sunrises. flowers. ballet. enchantment. Dave Matthews Band. the moon. rainbows. babywearing. lavender and sandalwood. celebrations. music. hippie. poetry. love. the forest. romantic history. cats. dreamcatchers. wool. heritage. family. lilac. red wine. memories.