Changes in weather bring changes in the way you care for your flock.
Do you ever find yourself reaching for a salty snack, but cringe that eating the bag of potato chips in the cabinet will cause you to renege on your new year’s resolutions? Nuts are a healthy alternative to the greasy, overly salted snacks found in grocery store aisles, and this recipe, which includes a bit […]
You’re your garden’s No. 1 VIP, so make sure you have access to all crops all the time by strategically arranging garden paths.
As temperatures dip, make sure your chickens are tucked in warm and cozy into their coops each night.
Although the solstice has passed and the sun is slowly creeping its way back into our lives, we still have a lot of winter left. A hearty bean soup is one way keep your energy and stay warm until temperatures rise. My favorite take on this bean soup is Creole-style. For those who prefer it, […]
To attain my goal of saving water in 2015, I’m installing rain barrels near my gardens. What are your garden goals this year?
I’ve been buying eggs for 2 months. My family doesn’t eat very much meat, so we technically fall under the flexitarian, or semi-vegetarian category, making eggs very important to my family. When the girls aren’t laying, our choice is to eat more meat or buy eggs. It’s embarrassing to buy eggs and chicken feed, but […]
The shortest day has come and gone, and I’m dipping into my long-keeping winter stock of local products. My pig share is nearly done, but my lamb share just showed up to replace the pork in my freezer, with visions of spicy kebabs and cozy braised shanks. The pumpkins and winter squash are holding up […]
Mix up your greens by growing one of these unique spinach varieties.
Do you plan to travel during the holidays? Here are tips for keeping your flock safe while you're away.
I have a friend who takes holiday cookies seriously. She starts well in advance, makes many dozens of cookies and always has a plateful ready to offer her guests and co-workers. Often we manage to bake together in her large kitchen this time of year; it’s a domestic pleasure and a gesture of friendship I […]
Just as garden chores dwindle for the winter, seed catalogs come rushing in in full force. Use them to plan and dream about next year’s garden.
