When you say things in French they seem somehow more exciting and delicious. Confit, for instance, comes from the French word “confire” which literally means 'to preserve.' So, when you see that ...
Can You Feed Ducklings Medicated Chick Starter?
I’ve read a lot of duck posts that say medicated chick starter is toxic to ducklings. But the truth is, I safely fed lots of ducklings medicated chick starter before I heard it was a no-no. After ...
Plants that Grow Well Indoors to Expand your Indoor Garden
There are a lot of useful herbs and spices that grow very well indoors. For example, in another article, Chives, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, ...
15 Forgotten Garden Hacks to Help You Get the Most From Your Veggie Garden
It's only been two generations since we transitioned from most people growing and raising their own food to most people not even knowing how food grows. Unfortunately, even in that short time, so many ...
15 Tips to Make Gardening for Seniors Easier and More Accessible
A lot of people think you have to be in great health with excellent mobility to grow a garden. There’s so much lifting of things like bags of compost. You have to push around a wheelbarrow. Then ...
6 Hacks for a Faster Fruit Production at Your Home Garden
I’ve been on my current homestead for 6 years. Many of my standard-sized fruit trees have flowered this spring for the first time ever. Hopefully, that also means they’ll produce fruit. ...
7 Critical Tips to Improve Potato Production in Beds and Containers
If you're looking for an introductory guide to planting potatoes, we’ve got one called Growing Potatoes: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest. This post right here isn’t a basic ...
Gardening Crash Course: Grow & Harvest Your First Vegetable in Under a Month
Have you decided to take the leap and start gardening? Congratulations! A wise decision. I believe growing a garden is one of the best ways to show your love for the environment, increase your ...
12 Spring Transition Tips to Keep Your Goats Happy and Healthy
Spring is an exciting time of year for all of us, including our goats. All of our spring greens start growing in. So, instead of eating lots of potatoes and sweet potatoes (humans) and hay and grain ...