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Here you'll find my most most recent blog posts. Explore everything from companion planting and vertical gardening to raising meat birds and water glassing eggs. Don't miss my farm-to-table recipes!
The 5 BEST Asparagus Companion Plants (and 3 to Avoid!)
Utilizing asparagus companion plants is an excellent way to maximize the productivity and health of your asparagus patch. Yep, plants have friends and foes, too! Certain plants can be beneficial friends for asparagus, but then others can actually cause harm and should be avoided at all costs! In this article, we’re going to tackle the
Inside a Chicken Coop: 5 Required Items (and 3 to AVOID!)
Are you wondering what should go inside a chicken coop? Or, more importantly, what shouldn’t go inside a chicken coop!? There’s a lot of bad information floating around on the internet, so it’s hard to know who to trust. I’ve been raising chickens since 2014 and LOVE digging into research, so you can trust that
The 5 Best Chickens for Meat and Eggs (Dual Purpose Breeds)
So, you want to raise chickens for meat and eggs, but what is the best dual-purpose breed to fill these shoes? Not all chickens are good at both, so you need to be sure to pick the right one. Some chickens are skinny, egg-laying machines, while others are large, but poor egg layers. True dual-purpose
How to Grow Broccoli Microgreens: A Complete Guide
Broccoli microgreens are rapidly becoming popular because they are delicious, nutritious, and super easy to grow! These flavorful little plants can be grown for your own enjoyment, or for a lucrative side hustle. Not only are they fun to grow, but they also offer many health benefits that make them a must-try for anyone looking
Lemon Balm vs Mint: Which One Should You Use and Grow?
Lemon balm vs mint… they look very similar, but they’re actually quite different! They each have their own distinct aromas, taste profiles, uses medicinal properties, and growing habits. You may be asking: Can they be used the same way? Do they taste similar? Which one has more medicinal value? I’m about to answer all of
The 7 Best Meat Chickens for Your Homestead
So, you want to put meat on the table yourself, but what are the best meat chickens to raise? There are a lot of different breeds of meat chickens available, each having its own pros and cons. It’s important to do your homework before you jump into raising them. We’ve been raising meat chickens since