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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 Soil pH Testers in 2026
If your garden plants are stunted and not growing well, then acquiring the best soil pH tester on the market is a great first step to diagnosing the issue! Many people forget about testing the pH of their garden soil, so make sure that you aren’t making this common mistake. Soil pH testers provide valuable
How to Make the BEST Garlic Powder
Making garlic powder is one of the easiest food preservation methods out there; however, a few key steps can really turn the product from drab to fab. Trust me! What really sets my homemade garlic powder recipe apart from the rest is that my method preserves garlic’s potent allyl sulfur compounds, which are often destroyed
How to Make Fermented Carrots Sticks
Fermented carrot sticks are delicious, nutritious, and SUPER simple to make! Move over boring raw carrot sticks; these are so much more fun, tasty, and great for your gut health, too. You’re going to LOVE them! In this recipe, I’ll share with you my favorite way to make them, plus some other fun ways to
Water Glassing Eggs for Storage
When I started raising chickens in 2014, I was surprised by how my hens’ laying drastically changed throughout the year. I went from having the counter overflowing in spring and summer to a complete slump in winter. Sometimes we’d go a few days without a single egg on those really frigid days. Uh oh! Not
Cucumber Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s WHY & What to Do!
Are your cucumber leaves turning yellow? This is a common occurrence in backyard gardens and can be disheartening. You’ve been taking care of your plants, and then boom! The leaves change out of nowhere and you’re left wondering if your plant is a goner or not. Those vibrant, green leaves are not just for show;
Can Chickens Eat Strawberries? What About The Stem?
If you have some overripe strawberries lying around, you’re probably wondering: “Can chickens eat strawberries?” You’re not the only one! I get asked this question all the time. The short answer is YES, but the sugar content can add up… so, how much is too much? What about the stem? Is that edible? To get