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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!
What Is Homesteading? Here’s the Inside Scoop
So, you’re curious about homesteading, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve been homesteading since 2013 and LOVE this lifestyle! At first, we felt like outcasts, but today it seems like everyone’s buzzing about homesteading, and for good reason. With all the craziness in the world—questionable “food” at the grocery store, health issues
Can Chickens Eat Celery? Is Raw or Cooked Best?
If you have celery lying around that looks a little limp, you’re probably wondering “Can chickens eat celery?” You’re not alone! I get asked this question all the time. The short answer is YES, but it takes a bit of preparation unlike apples, grapes, or blackberries, which are soft enough for them to rapidly devour.
Best and Worst Rhubarb Companion Plants
Are you looking for that perfect companion for your rhubarb plant? Look no further! By the end of this read, you’ll be well-informed about which plants enhance rhubarb growth and which ones to steer clear of. Rhubarb, a robust herbaceous perennial vegetable, boasts a resilient root system that persists for numerous years, while its above-ground
5 Winter Tasks Every Gardener Should Do
I know, I know. I just want to hibernate by the fire, too, but these tasks are essential to creating a productive garden this spring. Yes, you can just “wing it” by just grabbing whatever baby plants are available at your local nursery this spring and plop them in the ground randomly, but you’ll likely
Are Chickens Noisy?
If you want to get chickens and have neighbors nearby, you’re likely pondering this question – “Are chickens noisy?” You probably already know that roosters are noisy, but you’d be surprised by the squabble that hens can make, too! Therefore, you’ll want to be sure that you’re prepared for the potential noise before you commit to
Can You Reuse Canning Lids? Is It Safe?
So, you’re neck deep in a canning session, and gasp, you realize that you’re short on fresh canning lids. What do you do? Can you reuse canning lids? Is it safe? This is a common and controversial topic in the homesteading world, especially since we like to live by the “nothing goes to waste” principle.