One major reason lead us to choose against letting our chickens free-range: stories about how they destroy flower beds and gardens. Instead we went with a 'middle of the road' option: An A Frame Chicken Tractor (read all about how we built it ourselves right over here!). This coop is mobile, thus allowing the birds... Continue Reading →
We have an abundance of small watermelons scattered here in there in the patch this year. With two varieties growing, we're expecting more than enough to enjoy during the late summer months (and probably give away too!). We planted only one variety last year and were so very happy with the results of our labor!... Continue Reading →
“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.”Proverbs 31:16 Evening is my most favorite time to spend out in the garden. The summer heat normally subsides to a more bearable degree, soft light fills the sky, and the nighttime frog songs begin to play. It is... Continue Reading →
It's almost July and our garden is thriving! I shared Our Garden Plans with you many months ago, so I thought it might be time to update you on how it's going so far. Indoor Starts I started a few vegetable and flower varieties indoors under a grow light. Getting seedlings going indoors has so... Continue Reading →
Processing food with a water bath canner is one of the best ways to learn how to can because it isn't overly complicated and less intimidating than using a pressure canner. Some of my favorite food items to preserve via water bath canner are Tomato Sauce and Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce. Both of these recipes... Continue Reading →
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get an early jump on gardening and save money, but what should you do once those plants are ready to go outside? Before you know it they'll be tall, leafy, and ready for transplanting. You just move them to the garden, right? Well, it's not quite that... Continue Reading →
Believe it or not, gardening time is right around the corner! That's such an exciting thought to ponder after the past few weeks of bitter weather. It always feels too early start seeds. There's still snow on the ground, temperatures are brisk, and then it's time to plant seeds...doesn't seem quite right, but it is... Continue Reading →