These are the ten tips I wish I knew when first moving to our farm. There can be a lot of overwhelm those first few months, and these words of advice would have served me well.
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I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to make the work I have to do a little easier, more comfortable, or more fun. 8 years into farming, I’ve finally narrowed down my top 15 must-have tools to hack your homestead. Check them out now!
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All of us have heard about composting. It SOUNDS like a great way to have a lower carbon footprint, to keep your scraps and your kitchen waste out of the landfill... but it’s intimidating. Learn this easy method of backyard composting that gives you finished compost in just 18 days!
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A hugelkultur garden bed will help you to stop over-watering your garden! When planting a garden, it’s very easy to think our plants need more water than they actually do. But how much water is too much and how much water is too little?
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Most all gardeners face problems from time to time, whether it’s pests, poor soil, or inadequate watering practices, I’m discussing the top three common garden problems and how to fix them naturally.
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It’s not too late to plant some seeds! Here’s a list of all the seeds you can still plant (and harvest) in July, even as late as early September in some areas! Plus many of my helpful gardening tips to grow a reap a bountiful harvest this summer.
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Learn to make easy and affordable DIY tomato cages, tomato trellises, and all kinds of garden structures using bamboo, and this Japanese lashing technique.
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Whether you’ve got that gardening itch to get your fingers in the soil, or you’re wrapping up your gardening year, it’s important to know some basic garden tool maintenance for both the quality and longevity of your tools.
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Learn how backyard chickens can do more than lay eggs and bring added value to your farm by integrating the Back to Eden Gardening Method into your chicken coop.
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The secret to bigger, healthier, pest/disease resistant produce is in the soil, and the secret to improving the health of your soil is this compost tea recipe. Grab my recipe and watch your garden flourish!
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Whether you’re trying to beat the clock on the front end of the gardening season, or it’s pushing well into summer and you’re not sure you can still grow some food, it’s never too late (or too early) to plant a garden right now!
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I’ve always been told you can’t plant tomatoes in March. I think that’s great advice, but this year, I wanted to push my limits a little, so I built a couple of raised garden beds with a polycarbonate lid that instantly converts them into cold frames.
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As a furniture builder, I love the look of natural wood but wanted to give this planter a sleek modern look to better match the midcentury feel of our house and other patio furniture.
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Everything you need to know about wood fired pizza- my first outdoor kitchen build, my second build, and of course, the RECIPES!
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