<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/wizstead/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2019 Garden Planting Calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we go again. Let's hope for some decent weather this year!!! I have ordered and received most of my garden seeds. I will be growing my own transplants this year. I purchased some LED grow lights,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardenjournal2019/@wizardave/2019-garden-planting-calendar</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardenjournal2019/@wizardave/2019-garden-planting-calendar</guid><category><![CDATA[gardenjournal2019]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7ohP4GDMGPrUMp8dW6yuJTR9MKNu8P8DCXDU9qmmoSeZJTJqMB36fzebAidHRZA24YqmofsZFdCfQ7pqVAcnVA664ur1S4apToY6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅 July 2018 Gardening Journal - WizStead Post #26]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's July 21st, 2018. Here's an update on how my garden is doing. It's been a crazy year for gardening. We had late frosts, cool weather and even snow when we normally plant here. Then it turned dry.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/busy/@wizardave/july-2018-gardening-journal-wizstead-post-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/busy/@wizardave/july-2018-gardening-journal-wizstead-post-26</guid><category><![CDATA[busy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2018 20:40:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7ohP4GDMGPrUMp8dW6yuJTR9MKNu8P8DCXDU9qmmiv34vNqryodgLbhqdQNs41J6Cg1rmjPdHFAYnVb6BmgZKSiMpBs2B3qL8mLa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ULOG: 8 🌸 Daylilies are blooming 🌸 Wizstead Post #23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hemerocallis aka Daylilies One of my favorite flowers has started blooming. These always bring a smile to my face! It's a perennial. Many varieties are rebloomers. Breeders have developed quite a selection.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ulog/@wizardave/ulog-8-daylilies-are-blooming-wizstead-post-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ulog/@wizardave/ulog-8-daylilies-are-blooming-wizstead-post-23</guid><category><![CDATA[ulog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2018 01:56:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7ohP4GDMGPrUMp8dW6yuJTR9MKNu8P8DCXDU9qmmhx4rsCRL2jXSKEahZBQtSW7qodt4UFQVtVqEbts7DJtVyj1A8MECbJmg1UUm?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅 May 2018 Gardening Journal - WizStead Post #22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to my Garden Journal. Let's see how the garden looks at the end of May 2018. May Gardening Posts In case you missed them: 🍅 April 2018 Gardening Journal - WizStead Post #12 Learning about &]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardenjournal2018/@wizardave/may-2018-gardening-journal-wizstead-post-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardenjournal2018/@wizardave/may-2018-gardening-journal-wizstead-post-22</guid><category><![CDATA[gardenjournal2018]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:51:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7ohP4GDMGPrUMp8dW6yuJTR9MKNu8P8DCXDU9qmmjseqnX9is8Z1va2qj8PUYKw1FVEvQ2pXGLSWTWiarW7hnenjFHSbVoV8gbvL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[homesteadphotography contest - Fish and Longhorns @ the WizStead - Post #21]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been awhile since I went fishing and getting some pics for @knowledge-seeker's contest was the perfect excuse! The Good I caught 6 bass in about an hour. As you can see, there was about 12 feet of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteadphotography/@wizardave/homesteadphotography-contest-fish-and-longhorns-the-wizstead-post-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteadphotography/@wizardave/homesteadphotography-contest-fish-and-longhorns-the-wizstead-post-21</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteadphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:23:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7ohP4GDMGPrUMp8dW6yuJTR9MKNu8P8DCXDU9qmmkr9myxkmsZBrxWrB2kRb6yjuYXceEcMjzWru7yu3QM3KABQBuXoCqxAqpwJQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🌹 What is blooming at the WizStead? Post #19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells And pretty maids all in a row. by Mother Goose Peonies Amazing this one survived. It's right where they set the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@wizardave/what-is-blooming-at-the-wizstead-post-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@wizardave/what-is-blooming-at-the-wizstead-post-19</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 04:31:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVJ2SVhDmmumdPfnVEcahMce9nMwwksSDdRvQBDtyTob7w8sxBPiuq56mJaMQoDPd5R8XCSe1VgLQyVJeteYftuY26ZzVJVPLgtPaZkhfAgdswHoC2r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[OOPS disregard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrong user. Sorry Moved it to the proper account...]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@coolfish/what-is-blooming-at-the-wizstead-post-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@coolfish/what-is-blooming-at-the-wizstead-post-19</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[coolfish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 04:28:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[🌽 Update on the 3 Sisters Plantings 🍉 WizStead Post #18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn, beans & squash = synergy Commonly called the three sisters. An age old tradition dating back to Native Americans. Corn provides a "trellis" for the pole beans to grow up. Beans provide]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteadphotography/@wizardave/update-on-the-3-sisters-plantings-wizstead-post-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteadphotography/@wizardave/update-on-the-3-sisters-plantings-wizstead-post-18</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteadphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 15:14:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVoAvXt2X6pMxYAb3q65xMju8wryWxKrsghkMCBKMFdCDkpiMt1pefpvP5N26XmtLRcUmFXUj4TSBnAjHfk9wnP8aESrTMqLXnuqd8qQcv9RNkiadMq4sXptMqYzmm9wsuerS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitetail Deer Seen From Our Front Porch - Wizstead Post #17]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were 5 total deer running around playing in the pasture west of our house. These are taken off our front porch with a droid smartphone at 4 times magnification. Trixie barking at them did not scare]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/whitetail-deer-seen-from-our-front-porch-wizstead-post-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/whitetail-deer-seen-from-our-front-porch-wizstead-post-17</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 11:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5xqHVTtgzxr9jRnPYTxeDK7ZMexdNa65mUxrhNUTuZ5WxoBvGtZZbg8CsgSW82QiPb4TMJLuCrtDkyqmNufK2MkdEnoz6PNYMGNYv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hail in North Missouri May 20th, 2018 - Wizstead Post #16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last night about midnight... pop pop pop hail hitting our metal roof... They were some big ones!!! Here's a sampling The garden looks like it survived. Whew! Can't say the same about the Jeep taillight.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@wizardave/hail-in-north-missouri-may-20th-2018-wizstead-post-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@wizardave/hail-in-north-missouri-may-20th-2018-wizstead-post-16</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 23:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2Nf2zSv3a6Jbmb1tw5eSPz7JQ6JfiTf1Gee3F6vwsChkRKWfL4E6GsdoyLVgNcxuyaToeP4WGD2WR8pa7f9Zj2n2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅 How to plant the 3 sisters... 🌽 Corn, beans and squash (and melons 🍉 ) - How To: Weekly contest  - WizStead Post #14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn, beans & squash = synergy Commonly called the three sisters. An age old tradition dating back to Native Americans. Some people add a 4th sister... the sunflower... I loosely followed the instructions]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/howtoweekly/@wizardave/how-to-plant-the-3-sisters-corn-beans-and-squash-and-melons-how-to-weekly-contest-wizstead-post-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/howtoweekly/@wizardave/how-to-plant-the-3-sisters-corn-beans-and-squash-and-melons-how-to-weekly-contest-wizstead-post-14</guid><category><![CDATA[howtoweekly]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 17:31:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMsdn9qF3vYvm8ccVSzSRW7A9JsGsNo9m8dtXhS3AQ6iDiT88nnkDsy2cTk8452PV48U4gEQzhGHskSPZeCJbmb43ctvegWwzJi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅  Tomato & Peppers are in the ground! - WizStead Post #14]]></title><description><![CDATA[I must be a positive thinker, as are all gardeners. I spent some time and money planting garden this evening. In hopes of reaping a harvest down the road... Finally made it by the Amish greenhouse to pick]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@wizardave/tomato-and-peppers-are-in-the-ground-wizstead-post-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@wizardave/tomato-and-peppers-are-in-the-ground-wizstead-post-14</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 04:14:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMqg1pZutVMYLpsdcC5dXFwe2JURNzUJy62PtN5wJZ2a2588sXCSkfzukqLpxhAyTTwPgg78TPedbT9sgysFguW6oxb7RNeQMjC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning about & Planting Clematis - WizStead Post #13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clematis Ho Ho Ho!!! I got my birthday (June 23rd) gift from Mom a bit early this year. She ordered me 3 clematis from QVC. Never having grown these, I did a bit of research and here is what I found. My]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@wizardave/learning-about-and-planting-clematis-wizstead-post-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@wizardave/learning-about-and-planting-clematis-wizstead-post-13</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 01:38:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAWXDGUT6XfPTLRBbYW7TUFpRSTArzFnWPomHdmcY4aViDpyShpboYbfBZ1XTY4oGv5B6agRoYrp5f4X6QGEshf8RWBGkjbU8ZjMx1DQoY484cQrvt9b4MivNM5QSdmnmziSH7t?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅 April 2018 Gardening Journal - WizStead Post #12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to my Garden Journal. Let's see how the garden looks at the end of April 2018 April got off to a slow start here in North Central, MO, United States. Zone 5. We had colder than normal temps, setting]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardenjournal2018/@wizardave/april-2018-gardening-journal-wizstead-post-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardenjournal2018/@wizardave/april-2018-gardening-journal-wizstead-post-12</guid><category><![CDATA[gardenjournal2018]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 15:15:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyy9K5rHsJFpsGmMrU2y9V1UekC54hc8UbR5MR8LgxRk1Eo9zPF7EXieqvanDnFGHVquBF67RzWyAQGe9Hm5scuzLXMDLHky7Qsxr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅 Planted 200+ onions... Stuff happened... Pretty sunset - WizStead Post #10]]></title><description><![CDATA[My weekend on the WizStead Planted 200+ onions I bought a bag of 100 mixed white, yellow and red bulbs at Walmart. From an Amish green house: a bundle of about 50 Candy Red onions image source Here's the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/planted-200-onions-stuff-happened-pretty-sunset-wizstead-post-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/planted-200-onions-stuff-happened-pretty-sunset-wizstead-post-10</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:55:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChTNVVnhFGskJb2Mc7Q7ugwLaX8VDCvuC4RjWtjwo2V4boPLCeXweMKkSSDwscDffqxJWyXYWJn2YPXQz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Homestead Photography Contest Week #15 entry - WizStead Post #9]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's for brunch? Fried bologna and egg sandwich on wholewheat toast with Spin Blend. I know, I know, I know This isn't Facebook. What in the world am I doing posting what I had for brunch on Steemit?]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteadphotography/@wizardave/the-homestead-photography-contest-week-15-entry-wizstead-post-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteadphotography/@wizardave/the-homestead-photography-contest-week-15-entry-wizstead-post-9</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteadphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:04:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMtbNATbJ9SCa38kb2zya5TSetJH5KiPVh1EuMPr3L7ALWg6FZbCgHnJyazWPnN2hFwbuxdhLL8QKYogofH84ykYYpMpzuz7EuC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍅 A start to the garden 🌄 Cool season crops are in! 👌 - WizStead Post #8]]></title><description><![CDATA[I fought the weather and won, just a bit late... Cabbages and Taters were supposed to planted here by April 5th. But the weather didn't cooperate. Couple inches of snow on the 1st. About an inch of snow]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/a-start-to-the-garden-cool-season-crops-are-in-wizstead-post-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/a-start-to-the-garden-cool-season-crops-are-in-wizstead-post-8</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:45:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/qjrE4yyfw5pQYiuVvgYiUBP16WHGGN7UNn1BCdGdi9J6D5KgyWwkKT4fymZgVwkhzp7uUvV1h6ey535LJKuKzaEzmJThGGTQfSGsMnikRVddS9HBkuJS3ePx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes You Just Have To Pull Some Stumps - WizStead Post #7]]></title><description><![CDATA[If a homestead sits empty for about 20 years, it gets a bit overgrown with scrub brush and multiflora rose (an invasive weed). This was trimmed last year. NOTE: how it just grew more shoots. This has got]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/sometimes-you-just-have-to-pull-some-stumps-wizstead-post-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/sometimes-you-just-have-to-pull-some-stumps-wizstead-post-6</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 02:30:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMsrcTvfCswYrvYBnoEMrg7YdMhCGHvV56dnS9J7msDc2SxMYMm9xbmmTbABSp5UJ3hoc1JNpovT2jAi2wbLGeCAz3HVJ5zAN8e?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🍉 This year I will be growing Watermelon again on the WizStead Post #6]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing better than biting into a slice of home grown watermelon and the juice running down your chin... knowing you're getting rewarded for planting those seeds about 80 days before... keeping]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/this-year-i-will-be-growing-watermelon-again-on-the-wizstead-post-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@wizardave/this-year-i-will-be-growing-watermelon-again-on-the-wizstead-post-6</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:13:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTGt9SRFVUw5avQznam8deQVpndXcQXfH7j5LKghpnrvLVFhMTivKf3Z5jEyQQJy3veZXUSHNgasuypL6FVGpvr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our first fish of the year! WizStead Post #5]]></title><description><![CDATA[One reason I'm so excited to get moved back to the farm, is how quick and easy it is to go fishing! Gather up our stuff and in just a few minutes we can be drowning worms. Date: March 15th, 2018 Time:]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/myhuntingfishing/@wizardave/our-first-fish-of-the-year-wizstead-post-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/myhuntingfishing/@wizardave/our-first-fish-of-the-year-wizstead-post-5</guid><category><![CDATA[myhuntingfishing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[wizardave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:28:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMrHFPTMw8tMWVYAYGwatV7ExgmoGEW1gY83juudFnKFKCVQNJD8fmPxYC9NVqJ3BZwW29rf1FXWKfSmgDw6aCRrakgbg2s5NZL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>