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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!
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
Grilled Garlic Scapes – EASY and Delicious!
Garlic scapes are only available for 1-2 weeks a year, so they are a precious treat that we look forward to each season! Since they are such a unique item, they can be a little intimidating to figure out how best to cook them if you’ve never had them before. It took us a few
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Onions
Knowing how to grow onions well and have them store for up to 9 months feels like a rite of passage for homesteaders, doesn’t it? There’s definitely an art to it, but once you crack the code, you feel like you want to shout it to the rooftops. Plus, if you’re wanting to live a
What is a Fairy Egg? Is Your Hen Healthy?
Finding a miniature egg in your hens’ nesting box can be quite surprising, but don’t panic! These are called fairy eggs, and they can happen for many different reasons. Most of the time, they are nothing to worry about and are just a fun surprise, but sometimes it can be a cause for concern (which
Essential Oil Tick Repellent Recipe (Dog-Safe!)
Not only are ticks in that creepy-crawly category that gives most of us the heebie-jeebies, but they can be downright dangerous. Between Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Alpha-Gal (just to name a few), it’s a smart move to deter ticks from hitching a ride on you (or your dog) as much as possible.