Garden, Chickens, Bees & the Homestead
This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. There's nothing like beating the winter blues by starting your garden seeds indoors. It may feel a bit overwhelming when first starting out, but you can use a lot of resources you already have in your home for containers to plant in. If you're [...]
What is Glass Gem Corn? This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. Glass gem corn is a multi-colored variety of corn that catches a lot of attention, and for good reason! It's rainbow look is stunning to the eyes and what's fun is that each cob of corn is different from [...]
Seed Starting For Beginners You've got the springtime itch to start your garden indoors! You're not alone. However, starting seeds indoors for beginners can feel a bit overwhelming. Questions like which seeds to plant, when to plant them, what to use for soil and how much to water them are all valid questions. Don't give [...]
So Many Different Gardening Methods, Which Is Best For You? This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. So many people are excited about the prospect of growing their own herbs, fruits, vegetables, annuals or perennials. Naturally the question arises- "Where to begin?". There are so many different gardening methods to choose [...]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Deciding Whether to Bring Baby Chicks Home? Here's Why You Should (or Should Not) Make It Happen. Ah, so the chicken bug has bitten you and you're either seriously considering becoming a first time chicken owner, or you're already well on your way, searching for [...]
This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. Simple Compost at Home for Beginners You have either never used it before, bought it in bags or you hear the word and can instantly smell earthy, rich goodness along with remembering the feeling of satisfaction knowing it came from your own property. This [...]
This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. Many chicken owners may consider growing lentil sprouts to feed to their chickens. Lentils are inexpensive and when sprouted are a fantastic treat that your chickens will enjoy time and time again. When it comes down to actually making it happen, some concerns may [...]
This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. Fall is a beautiful time of year and a favorite of many. As with any season, it brings a certain type of outdoor work along with it. Depending on your preferences and season of life- the fall leaves that drop or blow onto your [...]
This post may contain affiliate links, read my full disclosure here. The mammoth sunflower. We grew our first this year and had a blast. The kids loved it so much that we've decided to do our best to make a tradition out of it every single year from here on out. It was a joy [...]
