What are the best winter vegetables to grow? This year, we purchased a 10 foot by 12 foot greenhouse just so we can grow more vegetables in the colder months here in Southeast Missouri. Just because the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, it doesn’t mean that you have to set […]
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What Can I Plant In September?
Although the gardening season is winding down, you might be wondering “what can I plant in September?” As long as you have a south-facing cold frame set up (or a hot bed would be better), you have options for crops you can grow through the winter. (For directions to build a cold frame […]
Oven Baked Eggs With Leeks & Blue Cheese! [Printable Recipe]
From time to time, I try to give my readers recipes so you can use up all those eggs your hens lay. Alas, I am not a chef – not even close! So I invited my friends, Alix and Hugo of A Hedgehog in the Kitchen to share one of their favorite recipes […]
What Seedlings Can You Start In February? [Planting Guide]
February is usually a dreary month, but it’s also a great month to get started on your garden (I have!). I’m sure you’re wondering “What seedlings can you start in February?,” and you might even think I’m a little bit crazy (I probably am). February is a rather ambitious time of year to start […]