July is a fantastic month for anyone who loves to preserve food. The gardens and local markets are bursting with so much goodness, it’s almost overwhelming! We’ve put together a little guide to help you make the most of the bounty with our July canning calendar. Think juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and all sorts of…
We’ve all been there – staring at a tiny yard and wondering if we can even grow a single tomato plant. But honestly, it’s more possible than you might think! We’ve found some really neat ways to make the most of even the smallest outdoor spaces. We’re talking about clever vertical gardening ideas that let…
We’ve been experimenting a lot in our garden lately, trying to figure out the best way to get the most out of our bean plants. It turns out, who you plant next to your beans can make a big difference. We’ve learned that some plants are like best friends to beans, helping them grow strong…
Thinking about growing herbs at home? We’ve been looking into the whole growing herbs at home cost thing, and honestly, it’s pretty interesting. It seems like a small effort can lead to some pretty good savings and even some extra perks. We’ll break down what you need to get started, how it stacks up against…
Spring in Michigan means the woods start giving us some really good stuff. We love heading out to find ramps, also called wild leeks, and the super popular morel mushrooms. It’s a great way to connect with nature and get some tasty food. We’ll share where and when to look, how to gather responsibly, and…
As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, we know it’s time to switch up our horse care routine. Fall is a big transition period, not just for us but for our horses too. They start growing thicker coats and their needs change as the weather shifts. We need to be ready to…
We love growing corn, but sometimes it feels like a lot of work. We’ve found that using corn companion plants makes a big difference. It’s like giving our corn a little help from its friends in the garden. This helps us get more corn and keeps pests away. We’ll look at some great options, including…
We’ve always been fascinated by the idea of finding our own food. Pennsylvania’s landscape is surprisingly generous, offering up all sorts of edible treasures if we know where to look. From the tender greens of spring to the hearty nuts of fall, foraging is a rewarding way to connect with nature and discover delicious, free…
We all want a great squash harvest, right? It’s frustrating when squash plants get loaded with flowers but no fruit, or when pests seem to find our squash patches no matter what we do. We’ve found that companion planting is a pretty simple way to help with both of these problems. By choosing the right…
This weekend, we decided to tackle a project that felt a bit daunting at first: building our own rainwater collection system. We’d seen others do it and thought, why not give it a shot? It turns out, with a little planning and the right parts, it’s totally doable for a weekend warrior like us. We…
