How to Start a No-Till Garden from Scratch

This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I only link to products that I know and love. Hi Friends! It is my absolute favorite time of year. Grass is growing, trees are budding, and the garden is waking up. Just…

Lessons to Live By as a Gardener

Hi again my friends! It has been a little while as we have been busy working on the farm and... preparing to welcome our first baby into the world! Baby "Sprout" will join us in November of 2020! It has been a whirlwind last few months as we found out we were expecting a baby…

Is the End of Dairy a Bad Thing? Dean Foods files bankruptcy as dairy industry is in decline

Is the End of Dairy a Bad Thing?

Last week we saw Dean Foods, the largest milk corporation in the United States file for bankruptcy. In light of this, I have seen dozens of social media posts on all sides of the aisle. Today I want to explore this question, “is the end of dairy a bad thing?” My Bias I have a…

square foot gardening method complete guide

A Complete Guide to the Square Foot Gardening Method

Grow food as a total beginner to gardening and in a small space! This Square Foot Gardening Guide will walk you through an easy method to learn how to garden, and provide you with free resources and materials to get started. Did you know you can grow a lot of food even in a really…

Community Garden Transformation Extreme Garden Makeover

A Community Garden Transformation You Won’t Believe

EXTREME GARDEN MAKEOVER SERIES | EPISODE 1 This garden makeover is the first in a series called Extreme Garden Makeover. The goal of this series is to inspire people to create beautiful and productive gardens where they can grow as much food as possible. This series is not just about making beautiful spaces that look…

Comparing No-Till Gardening Methods: Back to Eden, Ruth Stout, No Dig, Hugelkultur

This year we have jumped into a whole new way of gardening, and it has changed my entire perspective on how to grow healthy and abundant crops. Today, we’re going to talk about no-till gardening, and I will cover four different no-till methods you can use, and their pros and cons. The Problem with Tilling…

Building a Hugelkultur Bed step by step

Step by Step Guide for Building a Hugelkultur Garden Bed

Well friends, I have a new obsession. I am completely obsessed with this really awesome permaculture way of gardening. As an added bonus, it's the most fun word to say! Especially if you attempt a German accent. So what is my new obsession? Well, you found this post so you already know. Today we're going…

plant based protein you can grow in the garden. growing dry beans

Protein in the Garden?! Plant Based Protein You Can Grow in Your Backyard

This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I can't even count the number of times people ask us "where do you get your protein?" being that we are vegetarian and dairy-free. The answer? All kinds of things! Beans, peas, greens,…

Vacation as a Homesteader or Hobby Farmer with a FREE Care Guide

Vacation as a Homesteader or Hobby Farmer with a Farm Sitter Care Guide

Have you ever wondered how in the world hobby farmers or homesteaders vacation? https://youtu.be/RQGw2Xtaeww How to Use the Farm Sitter Care Guide Whether you are just jumping into the homesteading or hobby farming lifestyle, or you are a seasoned homesteader or hobby farmer, this easy, templated, 10 page farm sitter care guide will be helpful to you, your homestead, your garden, and your animals! Homestead Farm Sitter…