The 100-Year-Old Reason We Are Planting These Seeds

Save 10% on my favorite work socks from Camel City Mill with Code: SHERATONPARKFARMS https://manly.link/sheraton-park-farms-28 Farming is about so much more than just growing food—it’s about preserving the traditions that bring people together. In today’s episode, Chuck and Saundra are making major upgrades to the homestead while anchoring the farm in some beautiful heritage practices. We start out in the orchard, where Saundra adds slow-release fertilizer stakes to our fruit trees to maximize our upcoming harvest. From there, she dives into the vegetable beds to prune and stake our tomatoes for optimal airflow and disease prevention. Meanwhile, Chuck is in the shop prepping the walk-behind push planter for two incredibly exciting, traditional additions to the big garden: heirloom field corn and sorghum (sweet sugar cane)! We aren't just planting these for livestock feed. We are carrying on a timeless Appalachian tradition: growing our own field corn to stone-grind into fresh cornmeal and grits, and raising sweet cane to press and boil down into homemade molasses. Chuck takes a moment to discuss the vital importance of keeping these traditions alive, and how community events like a neighborhood molasses boil build deep, unbreakable relationships that bind communities together. Finally, we wrap up the day by planting strategic companion and pest-deterring plants throughout the garden to keep our crops healthy, vibrant, and protected naturally without harsh chemicals. If you believe in preserving traditional skills, building strong communities, and growing your own food, smash that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to join the Sheraton Park Farms family! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Orchard Care: Boosting Our Fruit Trees 1:54 - Tomato Pruning & Staking Secret 8:33 - Prepping the Push Seeder for Heritage Seeds 11:44 - Planting Field Corn & Sorghum for Grits & Molasses 19:45 - Chuck on the Importance of Tradition & Community 24:37 - Natural Pest Defense: Companion Planting in the Garden Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/SheratonPark Brooder Plans: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sheraton-park-145472798?source=storefront Stumphouse Farms Hatchery: https://www.stumphousefarms.com/?ref=9E5394 Consulting Services: https://www.sheratonparkfarms.com/far... ‪Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3yRoENF Connect with us on social media: www.sheratonparkfarms.com www.facebook.com/sheratonparkfarms www.instagram.com/sheratonparkfarms Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the link