Greenhorn Acres Archives

February 5, 2016

Apparently, “chicken resentment” is actually a thing.

November 13, 2015

Winter’s not bad in my neck of the woods, but there are still a few things I need to do to get my garden ready for cooler temps.

November 6, 2015

My garden is producing the last fruits of the season, so now’s the time to head to the kitchen and prep the harvest.

October 30, 2015

When deciding whether to keep farm animals, lots of questions need to be answered before you invite them to your land.

October 23, 2015

For chickens, a day at the spa involves less water and a lot more dirt.

October 16, 2015

Even though the growing season is dying down, there’s still a lot happening in the Fortress Garden.

September 25, 2015

This year my kale crop was attacked by an aphid infestation, and I’m not going to deal with the damage lightly.

September 18, 2015

Don’t be fooled by this ugly, oddly named squash. It will be your new favorite item on the winter dinner menu.

September 3, 2015

My Northern California climate allows me to grow a garden all winter, so I’m busy figuring out just what I want in my garden beds.

August 28, 2015

Armed with a headlamp and garlic spray, I set out to my garden to kill vampires … er, cherry-tree-eating bugs.