Got a ton of herbs growing in your garden? Then you’ll probably want to preserve them. I’ve been harvesting 5 gallon buckets of herbs for the past couple months, and drying them just isn’t doing it for me anymore. There’s only so many dry herbs one person needs! Drying them is great – but it…
Today, I’m going to show you how you can use essential oils to prevent and deter insects that can bother your pets. With some notable exceptions (which we’ll talk about below), essential oils are safe to use on and around your pets when diluted with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil (on large animals,…
Have you ever moved to a new home and realized you didn’t quite know what you were getting into? That’s what happened when we moved to our farm. We were very used to easy sources for herbs, creme fraiche, and other yummy ingredients. (Want more great down-home gardening advice? Grab your copy of my new…
If you yearn for fresh veggies picked at the height of freshness, but aren’t sure how to garden in small spaces, then by the end of this article, you will have plenty of ideas to get you started. For many years, I lived in a small apartment near Washington DC, but on my tiny balcony,…
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Leafy greens are some of the healthiest “treats” you can give your backyard chickens. And now is the perfect time to start them! (Want my favorite leafy green seed package for chickens? Click here to grab the exact one I use!) While I don’t personally like leafy greens too much, my hens gobble them up…
Spring is coming…and that means you can save some money on your groceries! And NOW is the time to start planning your garden. BUY NOW! To help you with your planning, I’ve invited Mary Jane from Home for the Harvest to tell you about 5 easy vegetable crops you can grow to save you some bling…
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