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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!
A close up view of a cinderella pumpkin growing in the garden
Grow Your Own Food

5 BEST Pumpkin Companion Plants (and 3 to AVOID!)

Are you wondering what the best (and worst) pumpkin companion plants are? Then you’re in the right place! Using companion planting is an excellent way to save space in the garden all while maximizing the health of your plants. We’re going to explore the 5 BEST companion plants that pair beautifully with pumpkins, providing numerous

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A photo of candling a chicken egg
Raise Chickens

Candling Chicken Eggs: Day-By-Day Development

Have you wondered what you’ll see when candling chicken eggs day by day? Baby chicks fully develop in just a short 21 days, which is so incredible and fun to watch! With the art of candling, we’ll shine a light to monitor embryo development, identify potential issues and make adjustments throughout incubation so that you

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A close up photo of a cluster of tomatoes that are prime picking for deer
Grow Your Own Food

Do Deer Eat Tomatoes? 6 Tips to Keep Them Away!

If you’ve ever pondered, “do deer eat tomatoes?” you’re not alone. There’s nothing worse than tending to your precious plants for months, to have them demolished by a hungry deer just before harvest. Argh! In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of deer feeding behavior and explore whether tomatoes are on

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A photo of an empty chicken coop with linoleum flooring
Raise Chickens

Ultimate Guide to Chicken Coop Flooring

Picking the right chicken coop flooring is essential for your flock’s safety, cleanliness, and comfort. Some materials are really great and easy to work with, whereas others can be quite a headache and put your flock at risk. In this blog post, we’ll discuss key factors you need to consider when choosing the right chicken

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A photo of a healthy eggplant in the garden
Grow Your Own Food

5 Best Eggplant Companion Plants (and 3 to AVOID!)

Are you wondering what the best eggplant companion plants are? Then you’re in the right place! Using companion planting is an excellent way to maximize the productivity and health of your eggplant seedlings. However, not all plants are friends with each other, so it’s important to know who gets along well and who does not.

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A flock of chickens checking out a bunch of bananas outside of the coop
Raise Chickens

Can Chickens Eat Bananas? What About the Peel?

If you have some over-ripe bananas lying around, you’re probably wondering “Can chickens eat bananas?” You’re not alone! I get asked this question all the time. The short answer is YES, but they are pretty high in sugar… so, how much is too much? What about the peel? Is that edible? To get to the

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