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HOME & GARDEN
Fall Gardening in Zones 7-9: A Comprehensive Guide
Summer is over, but if you're in USDA Zones 7-9, there's still plenty of time to get one last hurrah in the garden. Here's a guide to a great fall gardening
Autumn is Finally in Sight, Time to Return to the Greenhouse
It's been a sad sight walking by the greenhouse for the past couple of months. Empty for the summer, the hot weather broke today so it's time to "re-green" it.
Garden Log: Valentine Is My Top Pick for Small Tomatoes
Looking for a small tomato for the home vegetable garden? Look no farther than Valentine. It's the perfect combo of flavor, productivity, and disease resistance
Sage’s Patented Beer Can Coyote Alarm
I had a problem with a coyote sneaking in at night to eat my poultry, so I came up with a simple alarm system using empty beer cans and a noise detector
Garden Log: Buran Heirloom Sweet Pepper
Looking for a highly productive sweet pepper that's not California Wonder? Try Buran, a Polish heirloom pepper. I found them to be productive and easy to grow
A Practical Guide to Designing Amazing Garden Rooms
Garden rooms can make your yard feel more like a secret, secluded retreat. Here are 7 practical (and simple) techniques I learned to make amazing secret gardens
FOOD & RECIPES
Creole Style Summer Squash
A spicy dish that's a good way to use larger squash. While I have it listed as a side dish, it's hearty enough to work as a main course as well.
Spicy Summer Squash Dip
A spicy dip made from summer squash that works well with fresh vegetables as well as a topping for cottage cheese, potatoes, etc.
Summer Squash Appetizer
A delicious snack made with squash, bacon and onion, and a little zing courtesy of catsup and lemon juice. Very tasty with a little bit of crunch.
AROUND THE ACRE
Live Video Stream
What do chickens and ducks do when no one is watching? Find out with ChickenCam! Camera feed is live on weekends from 9AM to 4PM Pacific.
Visit the ChickenCam »
Weathercam
Live camera shot facing west toward the Pacific Ocean, about 7 miles away.
FRESH AT SAGE’S ACRE
HOME & GARDEN
Fall Gardening in Zones 7-9: A Comprehensive Guide
Summer is over, but if you're in USDA Zones 7-9, there's still plenty of time to get one last hurrah in the garden. Here's a guide to a great fall gardening
Autumn is Finally in Sight, Time to Return to the Greenhouse
It's been a sad sight walking by the greenhouse for the past couple of months. Empty for the summer, the hot weather broke today so it's time to "re-green" it.
Garden Log: Valentine Is My Top Pick for Small Tomatoes
Looking for a small tomato for the home vegetable garden? Look no farther than Valentine. It's the perfect combo of flavor, productivity, and disease resistance
Sage’s Patented Beer Can Coyote Alarm
I had a problem with a coyote sneaking in at night to eat my poultry, so I came up with a simple alarm system using empty beer cans and a noise detector
Garden Log: Buran Heirloom Sweet Pepper
Looking for a highly productive sweet pepper that's not California Wonder? Try Buran, a Polish heirloom pepper. I found them to be productive and easy to grow
A Practical Guide to Designing Amazing Garden Rooms
Garden rooms can make your yard feel more like a secret, secluded retreat. Here are 7 practical (and simple) techniques I learned to make amazing secret gardens
FOOD & RECIPES
Creole Style Summer Squash
A spicy dish that's a good way to use larger squash. While I have it listed as a side dish, it's hearty enough to work as a main course as well.
Spicy Summer Squash Dip
A spicy dip made from summer squash that works well with fresh vegetables as well as a topping for cottage cheese, potatoes, etc.
Summer Squash Appetizer
A delicious snack made with squash, bacon and onion, and a little zing courtesy of catsup and lemon juice. Very tasty with a little bit of crunch.
AROUND THE ACRE
Live Video Stream
What do chickens and ducks do when no one is watching? Find out with ChickenCam! Camera feed is live on weekends from 9AM to 4PM Pacific.
Visit the ChickenCam »
Weathercam
Live camera shot facing west toward the Pacific Ocean, about 7 miles away.