From Soil To Story

We are a small business, but have decided that we can do our part to help break the cycle of transmission. In that effort, we have decided not to open on March 21 as originally scheduled. Our online Mercantile is always open and we are offering free shipping on orders over $10.00. The code is

We are enjoying the Spring weather and getting as much done as possible in between rains. In addition, we have opened the Mercantile for the first time this season. Today’s episode is a review of the last week here on the Farm and how excited we are to keep moving forward. Keep coming back…it’s going

Finally, spring is arriving in the Northern Hemisphere and it is time to get in the garden. At Five Feline Farm, we are building new raised beds, transferring seedlings to the greenhouses from the basement grow station and rooting out invasive plants. What a great time! Plus, the Farm Fresh Mercantile will be re-opening on

Spring is just around the corner and we have been busy around the Farm. There is much to do this time of year and we are ready to be outside.

On March 7, 2020 the Farm Fresh Mercantile will re-open for the season. We will be open the first and last Saturdays in March from 10AM – 2PM. We will announce the April schedule soon.

During this episode we discussed a new email system and free ebook. If you are not already receiving updates through email, you can sign up by clicking on the picture below:

As always, you can also follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Finally, a break in the dreary weather allows us some time to do a few outdoor tasks. It is time to get tools ready, do early pruning, clean up garden beds and more.

While all of those tasks begin, we are still moving forward with speaking events and course building.

Mark your calendars for the first Mercantile opening of the season on March 7, 2020. We will be open from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Looking ahead, our 2nd Annual Spring Fling will be April 18, 2020.

Keep coming back, it’s going to get interesting!

On this episode we discuss using shredded paper in the compost pile.

As part of our ongoing effort to declutter and organize, we have sorted and cleaned out old financial records. Some of the records went back 10 years plus. After sorting out the colored and glossy papers, the rest were sent through the cross cut shredder.

The resulting bags of minced paper pieces will be composted or used in the bottom of transplant pots.

If you are interested in our prior podcasts on discussions, check out Episode 5 Composting to Kitchen and Back and Episode 12 Keyhole Gardening.

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As we have discussed on prior episodes, we are undertaking a major decluttering of the house.

This week was the basement and we share our feelings about that accomplishment.

Don’t forget to check out more about the farm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Even though the Mercantile is closed during January and February, we are still quite busy.

Both of us continue our decluttering work, this time it is the basement. We have a lot of work to do there. Donating, trashing, storing and cleaning as well as finishing the ceiling in the pantry. Even though this can be tiring and hard work, it is satisfying.

If you are interested in more about getting out of the food rut, you can read more about it in this blog post.

As always, you can keep up with our progress on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Until next time….

We have been busy on these long dreary winter days creating new products in both the kitchen and basement lab.

This episode gives you a peek into those ideas, plus our efforts on building the Spring Into Gardening workshop and our upcoming online courses. If you would like to attend Spring Into Gardening on February 15, 2020, here is the registration link.

To follow us on social media or leave a comment about your decluttering efforts, check out Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Until next time….

P.S. Don’t forget there are only a few more days to save on shipping in our on line Mercantile. Free shipping on orders over $25. Enter code SHIP25 at checkout.

It may be dark and dreary outside, but inside we are busy planning for the upcoming garden season.

On today’s episode you will hear about what is underway with starting seedlings plus a bit more about our decluttering efforts.

If you are interested in the Coles County Master Gardener’s Spring into Gardening day on February 15, you can get more information here.

Don’t forget to shop our online Mercantile and get free shipping in January on orders over $25, just use the code SHIP25.

Until next time….