September 2, 2022
From Florida to The Funny Farm
Goodbye Florida I know, I know. You have questions. Did we really say we moved from Florida to a Funny Farm in Iowa? Why in…
August 15, 2024
Kill Hemlock Organically
If you read my previous post on massacring hemlock, you will remember that I became the owner of a large poison hemlock grove last year.…
August 13, 2024
Flooded Dreams
This year started like most others for our family, with big dreams. We had no idea that they would end up as flooded dreams. We…
May 27, 2024
Grumpy Pants Plants’ Heirloom Apple Orchard
Below are varieties that we are currently growing in our heirloom apple orchard. Unless otherwise noted, these are young grafted trees that we hope will…
May 27, 2024
How to Grow Purple Passion Asparagus
Thank you for supporting our small family farm! This post will detail how to grow your new Purple Passion asparagus plants. Purple Passion is sweeter…
March 16, 2024
What Do Plastic Eating Mushrooms Eat?
What do plastic eating mushrooms (pestalotiopsis microspora) eat? If you Google this question, you'll likely find one of many websites describing a 2011 study from…
December 25, 2023
Can Turmeric Grow in Iowa?
Perhaps you love growing your own fresh herbs and spices. Maybe you were inspired on a recent trip to a tropical location. Perhaps you simply…
Goodbye Florida I know, I know. You have questions. Did we really say we moved from Florida to a Funny Farm in Iowa? Why in…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsSeptember 2, 2022
If you are new to cloning lion's mane mushrooms (hericium erinaceus), you may wonder how to distinguish between healthy mycelium growth and contamination. The goals…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsDecember 21, 2023
Picture this: you plant a garden that produces far more tomatoes (or other vegetables/fruits) than your family could ever eat. You could spam your coworkers…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsOctober 27, 2023
This post details how you can safely massacre hemlock that you find in your own yard while avoiding mistakes I made!
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsAugust 15, 2023
Tired of hand-weeding your garden? You need a backpack flame weeder. Learn how they work and why you want one here!
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsJuly 5, 2023
An Assorted Pick
How to Eat Monstera Deliciosa Fruit
Monstera Deliciosa Makes Fruit? The short answer is yes. A mature and happy monstera deliciosa plant will produce fruit. Can you eat the fruit? It…
What is the Best Small-Batch Chocolate?
This post is directed to those of you who love making (or want to make) small-batch chocolate. It will feature reviews of chocolate beans available…
