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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 Grow Chicken Fodder in ONLY 7 Days!
Did you know that you can easily grow chicken fodder in just 7 days? Heck yes! Chicken fodder is an amazing way to multiply your feed inexpensively, while also providing fresh greens for your chickens in the winter. You don’t even need soil or fertilizer to grow it! I’ve been growing chicken fodder for many
Soothing Chickweed Salve Recipe
This soothing chickweed salve recipe is an absolute staple on our homestead. Insect bites, rashes, cuts, and burns are common occurrences around here and my chickweed salve always saves the day! It’s a great addition to any herbal first aid kit. The best thing about using chickweed is that it’s a common “weed” that grows
How Much Space Do Chickens REALLY Need?
Providing the right amount of coop space is absolutely essential to the health and well-being of your flock. Adequate space helps prevent issues like bullying, stress, and disease, but it’s also important to avoid too much space, as this can also lead to problems in the coop. We’ll cover all of the factors that go
How to Pressure Can Bone Broth (Chicken, Beef, Venison)
Canning bone broth is such a great way to preserve it so that you have a shelf-stable product to grab anytime you want! This quick and simple pressure canning method only takes 20 minutes for pint jars and 25 minutes for quarts. You’ll be done in no time! By saving those leftover bones from dinner,
The 5 Best Vertical Garden Kits in 2025
Vertical gardening is rapidly becoming a popular way to grow food and utilizing vertical garden kits makes it easier than ever! Vertical garden kits are a great solution for those living in an apartment or city lot who are short on gardening space. It’s also ideal for avid gardeners (like me!) who like to keep
How to Make and Preserve Pumpkin Puree
Once you see how EASY it is to make pumpkin puree at home, you’ll never go back to that bland, canned stuff at the store again! Trust me, you’ll totally get spoiled once you try homemade pumpkin puree, especially if it’s a pumpkin you grew yourself. There’s nothing more satisfying than turning your summer’s labor