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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!
How to Care for Chickens: A Beginners Guide
It can be overwhelming to figure out how to care for chickens when you’re first starting out. With my 6 easy steps, you’ll be well on your way to having a flourishing flock and doing it with confidence! In this article, we’ll discuss everything from what breed to consider and how to build (or find)
Homemade Fire Cider Recipe
My homemade fire cider recipe is sure to help you fight inflammation, knock out a cold and stimulate digestion, all in one swoop! Fire cider is super easy to make and is an incredible tonic that is revered in the herbal medicine community. Elderberry syrup and Fermented Honey Garlic seems to steal all of the
Can You Freeze Mason Jars? 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid!
Freezing is one of the easiest food preservation methods out there, but can you freeze mason jars? The short answer is absolutely you can! However, there are some essential steps that you need to take to prevent complications such as jars shattering or rusty lids. In this article, we’ll chat about the right way to
Roasted Swede Soup with Chickpeas
Roasted Swede Soup with Chickpeas is an incredibly delicious and nourishing dish to enjoy on a cold day. It’s one of my favorites and something I look forward to each fall when I harvest my swedes. Swedes (also known as rutabagas) can be used in many different ways like roasting and mashing, but I love
What is the Best Plastic for a Greenhouse?
You have your greenhouse structure picked out, but wait… what’s the best plastic for a greenhouse? Polyethylene or polycarbonate? 6 mil or 10 mil? Clear or opaque? There are SO many options out there and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I’m here to help! While I’m not a big fan of plastic in general, it
Delicious Soaked & Dehydrated Pumpkin Seeds
Have you been disappointed with the chewy, dense texture of roasted pumpkin seeds? Or maybe they give you a stomach ache? Then, you’re going to LOVE my delicious soaked & dehydrated pumpkin seeds! While it may seem counterintuitive, the soaking action is an often forgotten about step and where the magic happens. Not only that,