We all love basil, right? It’s that go-to herb for so many dishes, from simple salads to hearty pasta. But sometimes, our basil plants can be a bit fussy, attracting unwanted pests or not growing as robustly as we’d hoped. That’s where companion planting comes in! It’s like giving your basil a helpful neighbor in…
We all want a great tomato harvest each year, right? Sometimes, though, what we plant next to our tomatoes can make a big difference. Some plants are like best friends, helping each other out, while others just cause trouble. We’ve been doing some gardening, and let me tell you, figuring out the best tomato companion…
Summer is here, and with it comes warmer weather. While we might enjoy the sunshine, our goats can struggle with the heat. It’s super important to pay attention to how they’re doing when the temperatures climb. We need to make sure they have everything they need to stay cool and healthy. This means thinking about…
As summer winds down and we head into September, we’re looking at a prime opportunity for more gardening, especially if we’re in Zone 6. The cooler weather is just right for certain crops, and with a little planning, we can keep our harvests going. We’ll explore what to plant now, how to get our soil…
We all love fresh lettuce from the garden, right? It’s so much better than what you get at the store. But lettuce can be a bit finicky – it doesn’t like heat and bugs seem to love it. That’s where companion planting comes in. We’ve found that putting the right plants next to our lettuce…
We’ve all seen those shows where people go out into the woods and find all sorts of things to eat. It looks pretty cool, right? Well, we decided to try our hand at foraging in California, and it turns out there’s a lot more out there than we thought. Forget the grocery store for a…
September is a fantastic time to get busy in the kitchen, isn’t it? The markets are still overflowing with late-summer goodness, and we’re thinking about how to keep those flavors around for the colder months. We love the idea of preserving our harvest, and there are so many ways to do it, not just with…
We’ve been exploring the amazing world of foraging right here in New York. It’s pretty incredible what you can find growing all around us, from tasty greens to plants that can help us feel better. It’s a great way to connect with nature and discover new flavors. We’ll walk you through how to get started,…
Spring is finally here, and for us beekeepers, that means it’s time to get serious about our hives. The weather’s getting nicer, the flowers are starting to pop, and our bees are waking up and getting busy. This is a super important time to check in on them, make sure they’re healthy, and give them…
November might seem like the end of the gardening year for some, but here in Zone 8, we’re just getting started with a whole new season of growing. We can actually keep our gardens producing through the cooler months, which is pretty neat. This zone 8 November planting guide is all about helping us make…
