Harris Homestead

04/02/2026

Come out and see us on the Homestead. We have cold crops, perennials, hanging baskets and much more. We are located at 501 Speed RD, Milltown, IN. Our hours are Monday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-3. We look forward to seeing you.

03/01/2026

We are officially open! Come on down and get your early spring plants. We have cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and more. Open Monday-Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-3. Located at 501 Speed Rd, Milltown, IN. We look forward to seeing you on the homestead.

02/28/2026

Tomorrow is the big day!! We will be opening for all of your Cole crop needs!

02/26/2026

3 days until opening day!!!

02/25/2026

4 days until opening day!!!

02/24/2026

5 days until opening day!!!

02/24/2026

6 days until opening day!!!

02/22/2026

7 days until opening day!!!

02/21/2026

8 days until opening day!!!

02/12/2026

Opening Date: March 1st

Opening day is right around the corner!! We will have all of your cole crops ready to go. Because of the weather they will be located in the greenhouses instead of out front on the tables. We look forward to seeing y’all on the homestead!!

02/12/2026

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No raised bed? No problem. Laundry baskets can make surprisingly great garden containers! 🌿 They’re affordable, portable, and perfect for small spaces — just make sure you add proper drainage and use a good-quality potting mix.
A few easy wins for basket growing:
🥔 Potatoes love deep containers
🥕 Carrots need loose soil
🍅 Tomatoes do best with support
🥒 Cucumbers can climb up a trellis
Small-space gardening can still bring big harvests!

02/10/2026

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Some plants grow better together. They share nutrients, repel pests, attract pollinators, and maximize space. Here are 6 proven combinations with ideal bed sizes.

TOMATOES + BASIL + MARIGOLDS — 4×4 ft
Basil repels aphids and improves tomato flavor. Marigolds deter nematodes and whiteflies. Plant basil between tomatoes, marigolds around the edge. Tomatoes need vertical space—add a stake or cage.

CARROTS + RADISHES + LETTUCE — 2×4 ft
Radishes break up soil for carrots and harvest before carrots need space. Lettuce shades soil, keeps it cool and moist. Compact combo perfect for small beds. Succession plant radishes every 2 weeks.

CUCUMBERS + DILL + NASTURTIUMS — 4×4 ft
Dill attracts beneficial insects that prey on cucumber pests. Nasturtiums trap aphids away from cucumbers. Let dill flower for maximum benefit. Train cucumbers up a trellis to save ground space.

BEETS + GARLIC + CHARD — 2×4 ft
Garlic repels aphids and leaf miners that attack beets and chard. All three are compact and share similar spacing. Garlic scent masks crops from pests. Plant garlic in fall for best bulbs.

PEPPERS + ONIONS + PARSLEY — 3×3 ft
Onions deter aphids and spider mites from peppers. Parsley attracts hoverflies that eat aphid eggs. Medium-sized bed works well. Onions also improve pepper flavor.

ZUCCHINI + NASTURTIUMS + BORAGE — 4×8 ft
Nasturtiums act as trap crop for squash bugs. Borage attracts pollinators essential for zucchini fruit set. Zucchini is a space hog—give it room or it will take over. One plant produces plenty.

Match bed size to plant needs. Crowded plants = pest problems and poor yields.