Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 If you’ve ever struggled to get certain seeds to sprout—especially native perennials, trees, or cold-hardy herbs—you’re not alone. Some seeds come with built-in dormancy…
Make your own Fertilizer for Vegetables January 3, 2022 Fertilizers have become so expensive. And there are so many to choose from. I’m often asked if there’s a way to make your own…
Making Compost Tea – Beneficial or Not? October 5, 2021 As the weather starts to turn cooler and fall approaches, I turn my attention to the compost. This is because I have a little…
6 Things Every Backyard Chicken Coop Should Have September 17, 2021 If you are considering building your own coop or converting one from an existing structure, you may be thinking about what exactly is involved….
How Much Work Are Backyard Chickens REALLY? August 11, 2021 How much work are chickens you ask? When my niece first met our chickens, she was enamored. Their sweet nature, happy-go-lucky attitude, and the…
Growing Your Own Rabbit Garden May 10, 2021 So, you have your herb garden, and your veggie garden. You may have a salsa garden or even a beer garden. So… why not…
Micro-Farming: The New Trends, Benefits, and Tips for Success April 21, 2021 Much has been written over the past year about urban farming. And for good reason. Urban farming allows city and suburb-dwellers to make sustainable…
Fun and Healthy Protein-Packed Homemade Chicken Treats – Recipe February 2, 2021 I like to make my own homemade chicken treats. This helps me use up kitchen scraps and keeps them out of the trash. Plus,…
Why Rabbit Poop Makes the Best Fertilizer February 1, 2021 We love our rabbits! They add wonderful diversity to the landscape, and are sweet pets. But my favorite thing about our long-eared friends? Their…
5 Strategies to Reduce Food Waste going to Landfills January 6, 2021 I often think about ways I can reduce food waste. Compostable yard trimmings and food scraps make up the single largest component of the municipal…
Unique Up-cycled Planters December 22, 2020 Looking for a way to up-cycle those odd cast-offs and keep them out of the landfill? Turn them into cool, unique planters. Or maybe…
Foods That You Should Not Feed to Chickens November 13, 2020 There are a few – although not many – foods that you should not feed to your chickens. These foods are toxic and could…
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops August 25, 2020 Updated 9/8/2021 – How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops I’ve been seeing so many images out on social media of your gardens with hazy,…
How to Predator Proof Your Chicken Coop August 15, 2020 Are you looking for ways to predator proof your chicken coop? Have you had a close call with a raccoon or fox? Are there…
4 Things You Can Do to Make Better Compost Faster July 6, 2020 So you’ve started to compost – yay! That’s great; the earth thanks you!! Your garden thanks you too!! Or maybe you’ve composted for a…
What You Can and Can’t Compost July 6, 2020 Knowing what you can and can’t compost is important when you want to generate your own amazing nutrient -rich soil, and become a no-waste…
