Sheri Ann Richerson's exotic gardening, elegant cooking, crafty creations, food preservation and animal husbandry... all on two and a half acres in Marion, Indiana!

May 2013 - The Month In Photos
posted May 10, 2013

I recently heard of a really cool app called Project 365 . What this app does is have you take a photo a day and post More>>
April 2013 - The Month In Photos
posted April 03, 2013

I recently heard of a really cool app called Project 365 . What this app does is have you take a photo a day and post More>>
Spice Gives Birth - Warning Graphic Content!
posted April 17, 2013

  I was able - by pure luck - to get some good photos and videos of the birthing process. View these with caution - I More>>
Chickens And Poultry
posted March 20, 2013

Chickens are hot. In cities, towns and suburbs, chicken coops are sprouting in record numbers. Why are so many people suddenly raising chickens? A survey of More>>
Give Your Home A True Green Cleaning This Spring
posted March 06, 2013

(BPT) - When you clean your house in the spring, you really want it to be clean. Dirt, dust and germs are banned, and all More>>
Entice Buyers Into Your Home With Aromatic Scents
posted March 06, 2013

(BPT) - When a home smells good, it makes a favorable impression on visitors. This is exactly what home sellers want when they put their house More>>
Top 5 Hot Food Trends For 2013
posted March 06, 2013

(BPT) - Grab your fork and knife. Amateur and professional foodies alike highly anticipate the newest food trends, and 2013 will not disappoint. Throughout the More>>
Making Homemade Butter Video Series
posted November 29, 2012

Making butter is super easy and it tastes great! Watch Sheri Ann Richerson go from jars of heavy cream to finished butter in this series of two More>>
Raspberry-Chocolate Sundae Topper
posted November 28, 2012

The holidays are here - and while this is something you might can when raspberries are on the vine, there is no reason why you couldn't More>>
Food Preservation Photo Day - November 26, 2012
posted November 26, 2012

Welcome to the food preservation photo day! This is a new part of the blog that will appear on the homepage, experimentalhomesteader.com, under featured posts. It More>>
Ornamental Plants 2013
posted May 19, 2013

As stated with the fruit, herb, spice and medicinal plants, this list of ornamental plants  is more for me and not intended to make anyone jealous. You too More>>
Herbs, Spices And Medicinal Plants 2013
posted May 19, 2013

As stated with the fruit plants, this list of herbs, spices and medicinals  is more for me and not intended to make anyone jealous. You too More>>
Finding Inspiration
posted November 30, 2012

One of the hardest things I face on a daily basis is finding the inspiration I need to write. These past few years have been full More>>
Why Social Media Matters
posted November 27, 2012

I hear the question all the time - do I really need to be on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, etc.? Yes, in my opinion, you do. More>>
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It has been a while since I posted an update on this page, but there are lots of new posts on the website, so here they are:

You can see photos of some of the things we have been doing on the  monthly photo calendar. Here is the April 2013 link –  http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/04/03/april-2013-the-month-in-photos/

In case you missed the March 2013 photos and want to see those as well, here is the link – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/03/06/march-2013-the-month-in-photos/

Spice the goat gave birth today – and while some of the photos and video are rather grapic in nature, here is the link – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ah/2013/04/17/spice-gives-birth-warning-graphic-content/

Check out this adorable chicken coop in the Chickens And Poultry post at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ah/2013/03/20/chickens-and-poultry/

For those who want to give their dogs the best, check out the post on Creating A Dog-Friendly Meal Experience at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ah/2013/03/07/creating-a-dog-friendly-meal-experience/

Or maybe you’re passion is green cleaning. If that’s the case, don’t miss the post titled Give Your Home A True Green Cleaning This Spring at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/cc/2013/03/06/give-your-home-a-true-green-cleaning-this-spring/

If you’re selling your home, don’t miss how to Entice Buyers Into Your Home With Aromatic Scents at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/cc/2013/03/06/entice-buyers-into-your-home-with-aromatic-scents/

Foodies will want to look over the Top 5 Hot Food Trends For 2013 at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ec/2013/03/06/top-5-hot-food-trends-for-2013/

And now for all you gardeners who are reading this – there are a lot of new posts for you to look over. Here they are:

The Right Way To Get Started In Hydroponics – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/04/05/the-right-way-to-get-started-in-hydroponics/

Greenhouses And Season Extenders – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/25/greenhouses-and-season-extenders/

Garden Tools And Accessories – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/25/garden-tools-and-accessories/

Fruit Trees And Bushes – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/19/fruit-trees-and-bushes/

Botanical Interests Continues Commitment To Being GMO-Free – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/19/botanical-interests-continues-commitment-to-being-gmo-free/

Protect Electrical Cord Connections From Water And Weather – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/19/protect-electrical-cord-connections-from-water-and-weather/

Plants Grown In Biodegradable Pots Eliminate Transplant Shock – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/19/plants-grown-in-biodegradable-pots-eliminate-transplant-shock/

New Vegetable And Fruit Varieties – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/19/new-vegetable-and-fruit-varieties/

Go “Green” This Spring and Catch Queen  Wasps, Hornets and Yellowjackets by St. Patrick’s Day – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/14/go-green-this-spring-and-catch-queen-wasps-hornets-and-yellowjackets-by-st-patricks-day/

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We have a number of new blog posts today thanks to  Sustainable Seed Company and Bonnie Plants. In addition there are a couple of new poems from me that I wrote some time ago and have finally decided to share with all of you. Here is the scoop!

From Sustainable Seed Company:

Heirloom Tomatoes – Varieties For Every Palate, But Where Do You Start? – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/06/heirloom-tomatoes-varieties-for-every-palate-but-where-do-you-start/

Tips For Growing An Abundance Of Heirloom Tomatoes – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/06/tips-for-growing-an-abundance-of-heirloom-tomatoes/

10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow from Seed – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/06/10-easiest-vegetables-to-grow-from-seed/

From Bonnie Plants:

Get Kids Growing: Start With Strawberries In A Patch Or Pot – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/03/06/get-kids-growing-start-with-strawberries-in-a-patch-or-pot/

Many thanks to both of these great companies, especially Katie and Joan, for sharing great content and photos with me that I can share with all of you!

Now, for my poems:

Autumn Secrets – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/03/06/autumn-secrets/

Crossroads Of Life – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/03/06/crossroads-of-life/

Other articles that are new to the website today are:

Give Your Home A True Green Cleaning This Spring – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/cc/2013/03/06/give-your-home-a-true-green-cleaning-this-spring/

Creating A Dog-Friendly Meal Experience – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ah/2013/03/07/creating-a-dog-friendly-meal-experience/

Entice Buyers Into Your Home With Aromatic Scents – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/cc/2013/03/06/entice-buyers-into-your-home-with-aromatic-scents/

Top 5 Hot Food Trends For 2013 – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ec/2013/03/06/top-5-hot-food-trends-for-2013/

Although I did not write these four articles, I do have permission to post them and the content is very revelent to this website. I hope you will enjoy them.

If you’re wondering why the blog posts have dropped off, frankly it is because spring on a farm is a very busy time. I have 20 chicks indoors I am rearing, 4 hens that are finally laying (yes, that means 4 eggs per day), goats that need milking, goat kids to care for and thousands of seedlings to start (I’m almost at 7,000 seedlings and not close to being done).

We are making plans to re-do the garden. I am hoping to get 7 hot beds in place, some raised bed coldframes and the large garden in order this year. I am also hoping to get the large greenhouse repaired so I can use it. We have been putting up lattice and privacy fence like made. There are tons of changes going on. I’m also prepping for the Marion Open Air Market. I want to make sure I have lots of craft products to sell in addition to fresh produce, herbs, seeds and seasoning blends.

You can see photos of some of the things we have been doing on the  monthly photo calendar. The February 2013 photo calendar is finally completed and you can view The Month In Photos here – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/02/10/february-2013-the-month-in-photos/

Of course if you want to see what has been happening in March, you will want to check out the March 2013 photo calendar which is here – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/03/06/march-2013-the-month-in-photos/

If you’re looking for a good read, here is a listing of my books that are ranking today on Amazon along with their ranking at the time of this post:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening – #4 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Horticulture > By Climate

#52 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Climate

 

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101 Secret Gardening Tips – #45 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Seasonal

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Flower Gardening – #18 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Horticulture > Flowers > Perennials

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Growing Plants In What You Have – #94 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Container Gardening

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101 Organic Gardening Tips – #99 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

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Houseplants, Cacti And Tropical Plants: A Collection Of Articles By Sheri Ann Richerson – #54 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Horticulture > House Plants

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From Seed To Harvest#34 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

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Today’s blog post is in the Seed Germination Database. It is titled Amaryllis – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/24/amaryllis/

Looking for a good read? Here is a listing of my books that are ranking today on Amazon along with their ranking at the time of this post:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening – #10 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > By Climate

#69 and #44 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Climate

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101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips - #30 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

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101 Secret Gardening Tips – #25 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Seasonal

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Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers – #52 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

#64 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

#67 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

 

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Flower Gardening – #13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Flowers > Perennials

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Growing Plants In What You Have – #42 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Container Gardening

#48 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

 

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101 Organic Gardening Tips – #45 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

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Herbal Hydroponics – #88 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

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Houseplants, Cacti And Tropical Plants: A Collection Of Articles By Sheri Ann Richerson – #64 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > House Plants

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101 English Gardening Tips – #72 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

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Growing And Harvesting Edible Plants: A Collection Of Articles By Sheri Ann Richerson – #62 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Vegetables

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It’s been a hit-and-miss month for posting here on ExperimentalHomesteader.com, that’s for sure. I’m spending a lot of time germinating seeds, collecting data and thinking about what to post next.

Today, I am doing a lot of revamping of the Exotic Gardening Thoughts section. There are posts to update and pictures to add.

So far today, there are three new posts for you to read. The first two are in the Seed Germination Database. The first post is on Theobroma cacao (chocolate) – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/23/theobroma-cacao/

The second post is Michelia – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/23/michelia/

You can expect a lot of new Seed Germination Database and Plant Encyclopedia posts in the near future.

The third post Just One More Greenhouse – Please – is about my obsession with seed starting and growing tropical plants – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/23/just-one-more-greenhouse-please/

I hope you enjoy the posts and look forward to your feedback.

Looking for a good read? Here is a listing of my books that are ranking today on Amazon along with their ranking at the time of this post:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening – #4 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > By Climate

#22 and # 87 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Climate

#90 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques

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101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips - #17 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

#77 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Technique > Organic

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101 Secret Gardening Tips – #23 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Seasonal

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Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers – #55 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

#58 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

#61 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

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Flower Gardening – #13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Flowers > Perennials

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Growing Plants In What You Have - #30 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Container Gardening

#34 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

#78 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Technique > Container Gardening

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101 Organic Gardening Tips – #86 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

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Herbal Hydroponics – #87 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

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Flower Gardening – #13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Flowers > Perennials

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Houseplants, Cacti And Tropical Plants: A Collection Of Articles By Sheri Ann Richerson – #65 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > House Plants

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101 English Gardening Tips – #63 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

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Congratulations to Jacinda Wright this week’s blog tour winner. Jacinda won a copy of All the Garden’s A Stage: Choosing The Best Performing Plants For A Sustainable Garden by Jane Gatest. http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/01/08/blog-tour-jane-gates-all-the-gardens-a-stage-choosing-the-best-performing-plants-for-a-sustainable-garden/

The blog post today is Cold Climate Planting In Early January – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/18/cold-climate-planting-in-early-january/

Congratulations goes out to all of our past and present Facebook Fans Of The Week. Want to know more – including who they are? You can view the post at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/blog/2013/01/08/congratulations-to-jacinda-wright-facebook-fan-of-the-week/ – just be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page as it is the last post.

Another fun thing we are doing on the blog is a monthly photo calendar. We have started uploading photos to the January 2013 photo calendar – The Month In Photos – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/01/08/january-2013-the-month-in-photos/

If you haven’t checked out my Etsy shop, now is a good as time as any. There are a lot of handmade cards, cupcake bath fizzies and handmade soaps there – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticGardeningFarms?ref=si_shop

I also have a listing on Local Harvest – http://www.localharvest.org/store/M23685&ul The seeds that are for sale there are from the farm. I personally grew each plant, then harvested and dried the seeds. I also tested them for germination before putting them up for sale.

Looking for a good read? Here is a listing of my books that are ranking today on Amazon along with their ranking at the time of this post:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening – #7 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > By Climate

#54 and #88 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Climate

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101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips - #17 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

#74 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Technique > Organic

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101 Secret Gardening Tips – #37 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Seasonal

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Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers – #29 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

#35 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

#35 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

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Flower Gardening – #2 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Flowers > Perennials

#16 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > Flowers > Perennials

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Sheri Ann Richerson, Author Facebook Fan Page

January 22, 2013 – Congratulations to Lockie Hensley Sailer! You are our official fan of the week!

January 15, 2013 - Congratulations to Jacinda Wright! You are our fan of the week!

January 8, 2013 – Congratulations to Paul Nemeth – you are the official fan of the week!

December 30, 2012 – Our official fan of the week is John Paul Allen. Congratulations goes out to him!

December 23, 2012 – Our second official fan of the week is Kathy Jentz! Congratulations goes out to her!

December 16, 2012 – It’s official! Jacinda Wright is our first Facebook Fan Of The Week! Congratulations go out to her!

Don’t miss your chance to be our official Facebook Fan Of The Week! Find out how on my Facebook fan page – http://www.facebook.com/sheriannricherson

Today, December 27, 2012, we have expanded the Facebook Fan Of The Week to include all of the current Facebook Fan Pages. Here are our winners! Congratulations to all of them! Look for the new fans of the week every Sunday and every Thursday – depending on the fan page.

Perspective Visions: Enigmatic Masterpieces Facebook Fan Page

January 16, 2013 - Doc Huckster is our fan of the week! Congratulations!

January 6, 2013 - Anna Patterson is our fan of the week. Congratulations to Anna!

December 27, 2012Betty Dravis is the fan of the week on Perspective Visions: Enigmatic Masterpieces at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perspective-Visions-Enigmatic-Masterpieces/233285848052

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Seed Saving & Starting Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 - Congratulations to Oakmoss Graham – you are our fan of the week!

December 27, 2012Elaine Partnow is the fan of the week on The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Seed Saving & Starting at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Seed-Saving-and-Starting/194886913892130?fref=pb

Fairy Dance Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 - Christopher Bennett is the fan of the week. Congratulations Chris!

December 27, 2012Patti Moreno is the fan of the week on Fairy Dance at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairy-Dance-by-Sheri-Ann-Richerson/184733078232656?fref=pb

Growing Plants In What You Have Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 – Debby Heckman is our fan of the week! Congratulations Debby!

December 27, 2012Patti Moreno is the fan of the week on Growing Plants In What You Have at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Growing-Plants-In-What-You-Have/173344046037669?fref=pb

Darkness Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013Christopher Bennett is the fan of the week again this week! Congratulations Chris!

December 27, 2012Christopher Bennett is the fan of the week on Darkness at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Darkness-by-Sheri-Ann-Richerson/201174673226217?fref=pb

From Seed To Harvest Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 – Congratualtions to Lawrence Paulus – you are our fan of the week!

December 27, 2012Christopher Bennett is the fan of the week on From Seed To Harvest at http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-Seed-To-Harvest/130095313720938?fref=pb

The Allure Of Chocolate Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013Jayne Locas is the fan of the week for the second week in a row! Congratulations to Jayne!

December 27, 2012Jayne Locas is the fan of the week on The Allure Of Chocolate at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Allure-Of-Chocolate/187526524592249?fref=pb

Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 – Congratulations goes out to Traci Sherrill – you are the fan of the week!

December 27, 2012 – Annette Sanders is the fan of the week on Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Herbs-For-Rock-Gardens-Ground-Covers/136183146443180?fref=pb

101 Beginning Gardening Tips Facebook Fan Page

January 3, 2013 – Congratulations goes out to Garden Compass. You are the fan of the week!

December 27, 2012 – Peggy James is the fan of the week on 101 Beginning Gardening Tips at http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-Beginning-Gardening-Tips/118204254895249?fref=pb

101 Secret Gardening Tips Facebook Fan Page

January 3, 2013 – Congratulations goes out to Stephanie Rose! You are our fan of the week!

December 27, 2012 – Elisa Montiel is the fan of the week on 101 Secret Gardening Tips at http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-Secret-Gardening-Tips/113849281964019?fref=pb

101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips Facebook Fan Page

January 3, 2013 – Congratulations goes out to Jan Coppola Bills – you are our official fan of the week!

December 27, 2012Paul Peacock is the fan of the week on 101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips at  http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-Self-Sufficiency-Gardening-Tips/114625231884456?fref=pb

101 Organic Gardening Tips Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 - Congratulations to Heather Swartz Frey – you are our official fan of the week!

December 27, 2012 – Arthur Reynolds is the fan of the week on 101 Organic Gardening Tips at http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-Organic-Gardening-Tips/113566508659978?fref=pb

Magical Gardens Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 – Congratulations to Elsie Dimo – our fan of the week!

December 27, 2012Steven Clark Bradley Novelist is the fan of the week on Magical Gardens at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magical-Gardens/267261295357?fref=pb

101 English Gardening Tips Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 – Congratulations goes out to our fan of the week – Sue Walsh!

December 27, 2012Susi Gentry is the fan of the week on 101 English Gardening Tips at http://www.facebook.com/pages/101-English-Garden-Tips/237682567085?fref=pb

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening Facebook Fan Page

January 3, 2013 – Congratulations to Ruby Sprowls our fan of the week!

December 27, 2012 – Sue Althouse is the fan of the week on The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Complete-Idiots-Guide-To-Year-Round-Gardening/234510089666?fref=ts

Family Computer Services Facebook Fan Page

January 6, 2013 – Congratulations to our fan of the week – Annette Meyer!

December 27, 2012Jennifer J Nelson is our first fan of the week on Family Computer Services at http://www.facebook.com/FamilyComputerServices?v=app_222972467721305

Exotic Gardening Farm & Wildlife Habitat Facebook Fan Page

January 3, 2013 – Congratulations goes out to Shirley Bird our fan of the week!

December 27, 2012Rosemary Moorman is our first official fan of the week on Exotic Gardening Farm & Wildlife Habitat at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Exotic-Gardening-Farm-Wildlife-Habitat/248997581804469

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Check out this week’s blog tour – All the Garden’s A Stage: Choosing The Best Performing Plants For A Sustainable Garden by Jane Gates – and enter for your chance to win a FREE copy of the book! The contest ends January 14, 2013 at midnight. http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/01/08/blog-tour-jane-gates-all-the-gardens-a-stage-choosing-the-best-performing-plants-for-a-sustainable-garden/

The blog post today is Kids Grow Green: Cashing In Cabbage – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/09/kids-grow-green-cashing-in-cabbage/

Congratulations goes out to all of our past and present Facebook Fans Of The Week. Want to know more – including who they are? You can view the post at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/blog/2013/01/08/congratulations-to-jacinda-wright-facebook-fan-of-the-week/ – just be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page as it is the last post.

Another fun thing we are doing on the blog is a monthly photo calendar. We have started uploading photos to the January 2013 photo calendar – The Month In Photos – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/01/08/january-2013-the-month-in-photos/

If you haven’t checked out my Etsy shop, now is a good as time as any. There are a lot of handmade cards, cupcake bath fizzies and handmade soaps there – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticGardeningFarms?ref=si_shop

I also have a listing on Local Harvest – http://www.localharvest.org/store/M23685&ul The seeds that are for sale there are from the farm. I personally grew each plant, then harvested and dried the seeds. I also tested them for germination before putting them up for sale.

Looking for a good read? Here is a listing of my books that are ranking today on Amazon along with their ranking at the time of this post:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening – #9 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > By Climate

#57 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Climate

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101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips - #18 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

#93 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Technique > Organic

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101 Secret Gardening Tips – #8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Seasonal

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Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers – #3 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

#8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

#11 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

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Growing And Harvesting Edible Plants: A Collection Of Articles By Sheri Ann Richerson – #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Vegetables

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Check out this week’s blog tour – All the Garden’s A Stage: Choosing The Best Performing Plants For A Sustainable Garden by Jane Gates - and enter for your chance to win a FREE copy of the book! The contest ends January 14, 2013 at midnight. http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/01/08/blog-tour-jane-gates-all-the-gardens-a-stage-choosing-the-best-performing-plants-for-a-sustainable-garden/

The blog post today is Creating A Mini-Book Card. Check out this cute mini-book tutorial at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/cc/2013/01/08/creating-a-mini-book-card/

Congratulations goes out to all of our past and present Facebook Fans Of The Week. Want to know more – including who they are? You can view the post at http://experimentalhomesteader.com/blog/2013/01/08/congratulations-to-jacinda-wright-facebook-fan-of-the-week/ - just be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page as it is the last post.

Another fun thing we are doing on the blog is a monthly photo calendar. We have started uploading photos to the January 2013 photo calendar – The Month In Photos – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/eh/2013/01/08/january-2013-the-month-in-photos/

If you haven’t checked out my Etsy shop, now is a good as time as any. There are a lot of handmade cards, cupcake bath fizzies and handmade soaps there – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticGardeningFarms?ref=si_shop

I also have a listing on Local Harvest – http://www.localharvest.org/store/M23685&ul The seeds that are for sale there are from the farm. I personally grew each plant, then harvested and dried the seeds. I also tested them for germination before putting them up for sale.

Looking for a good read? Here is a listing of my books that are ranking today on Amazon along with their ranking at the time of this post:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Year-Round Gardening – #15 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > By Climate

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101 Self-Sufficiency Gardening Tips - #13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Organic

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101 Secret Gardening Tips – #30 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Seasonal

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Herbs For Rock Gardens & Ground Covers – #12 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

#28 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Reference

#31 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Lifestyle & Home > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Herbs

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Today’s blog post is on the Black Spanish Winter Radish – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/04/black-spanish-winter-radish/ If you love radishes – and want to grow something in your winter vegetable garden, give this radish a try.

We are in the process of creating new topics for both our Experimental Homesteader Blog Talk Radio Show and our weekly #homesteadchat. Stay tuned for details – and if there is a topic you would like to know more about, please post a comment or drop us a line at SheriAnnRicherson@exoticgardening.com

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Happy New Year! We are welcoming in 2013 with our first blog post of the year – Direct Sow Carrot Seed On New Year’s Day – http://experimentalhomesteader.com/ex/2013/01/01/direct-sow-carrot-seed-on-new-years-day/

I hope everyone is having a great time tonight – and that you all stay safe! Remember if you drink – let someone else drive!

If you haven’t checked out my Etsy shop, now is a good as time as any. There are a lot of handmade cards, cupcake bath fizzies and handmade soaps there – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticGardeningFarms?ref=si_shop

I also have a listing on Local Harvest – http://www.localharvest.org/store/M23685&ul The seeds that are for sale there are from the farm. I personally grew each plant, then harvested and dried the seeds. I also tested them for germination before putting them up for sale.

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