2023 Garden Plans

A new year, which means another round of gardening! Spring will be here before we know it, so it's the perfect time to start planning the garden. Different Frost Dates This Year So to start off - our grow zone is 7 with the last frost date being ~ April 15th, and the first frost …

Growing Indoors During Winter

I don't know about you, but I miss being in the garden. It was a much needed break when October hit, mainly because of how chaotic the summer was. Nevertheless, I'm rejuvenated now and ready to sink my hands back into the earth once more! Until then, I figured - why not give indoor gardening …

Wild Storms, Chickens & A New Year

The end of 2022 was a wild one to say the least. Even the first few days of the new year has been bit of a whirlwind. The winter storm, Elliot, hit us as the year wrapped up - for a whole week. Followed by a handful of calm days before severe thunderstorms hit. My …

A Muddy Mess, What’s Growing & Our Very First Eggs

It has been non-stop raining for the past couple of weeks now. Our poor chickens' run became a muddy mess, but that hasn't stopped them from foraging around as usual. Thinking about draping another tarp or two over the run, to help a little more in the future. Their run has dried now, now that …

Welcoming November

Enjoying Fall's Masterpiece We feel as though we haven't been able to truly enjoy fall the past couple of years. This year, however, has been quiet wonderful! The gold and crimson painted trees surround us everywhere we go, and the weather is cool. We've had a couple of days with rain, which always makes for …

Mushroom Beds & Cleaning Out Greenstalks

Fall Is Upon Us! We're so thrilled autumn is almost officially here! Our temperatures have calmed down tremendously, which we're happy about. This summer has been chaotic to say the least, between the heat, humidity and garden pests. The trees are shedding their leaves, the air is cool and crisp, the bugs are returning to …

Caterpillars & Changes In The Garden

A lot has happened in the garden - some good, some bad of course. Still lots of tasks to do, especially to prepare for Fall and Winter. I'm excited though! I'm so ready for this heat to be over with, and I think the plants are too. It's actually been in the 80's this week, …

Summer Heat, Struggles & Fall Plans

Struggles In The Garden Unfortunately, a few of weeks ago we fell very ill (we're thinking it was covid). We were practically bed ridden for a week, and I still couldn't get up and move around good until about 10 days or so. It was suppose to have rained off and on during the days …

Garden Treasures & Updates

Yellow Zucchini + Prolific Yellow Straightneck Squash Exciting Harvests The other day I picked our first ever, homegrown squash and zucchini! After losing two plants from the storm before last, I was afraid we wouldn't get to enjoy these delicious fruits. This past week I've collected one squash and 2 zucchinis. Another tiny treasure we …

Welcoming Our First Flock

Another Goal Accomplished It may seem a little over dramatic to call it "A dream come true", but I've been wanting chickens or ducks for YEARS. I was raised up around chickens ever since I was little, and absolutely loved them. Although, I do have memories of getting chased by a rooster or two.. And …