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Compost Inspectors at Work
All work I do on the compost pile is subject to a complete inspection by my chickens. They're extremely thorough, but I think they're satisfied with the work.
Putting in the Eggstra Effort
Among the dozen or so eggs I collected from the coop this morning was the monster in the middle. One of the girls is definitely putting in the "eggstra" effort.
The Intriguing Alien Eggs: Haworthia Cooperi
A super easy to grow succulent that looks like clusters of tiny translucent watermelons, known to some as "Alien Eggs." A great indoor plant for any collection.
Five Garden Tasks To Do Before Spring Arrives
Just because it's still winter doesn't mean you can't get ready for spring gardening. Here are five garden tasks you can do now before spring arrives
Gourd Garden Six Months Apart
It's mid-winter now, but six months ago it was high summer. Here's the hanging gourd garden as it appeared in August and now in February
How to Grow Broccoli as a Perennial
Did you know you can grow broccoli like a perennial shrub and have garden-fresh veggies year-round? Pick an heirloom variety and it's easy! Here’s how
Bottling Batch 23 Fermented Hot Sauce
Fermentation of Batch 23 of the hot sauce was slow and stalled out a couple months early, so I bottled it in January instead of the usual March
Why Aren’t My Seeds Sprouting?
Having trouble getting your seeds to sprout or your seedlings to survive? It’s almost always one of three problems. Here's how to diagnose and fix them.
Why you should have a rain barrel (or two)
Wondering whether rains barrels are worth it? The answer is yes! They're an easy and nature friendly way to save your water. Here's everything you need to know:
One Last Sunrise Before the Rain
This beautiful sunrise on a crisp winter morning is the last we'll see for a while. A series of storms will keep us under clouds for the better part of a week
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