Hidden Gem Alert: The Nursery Sale Rack!
August 22, 2024
One of my favorite gardening secrets? Heading straight to the sale rack at the back of the nursery this time of year.
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Field Notes
Stories and guides from the life we’re designing on purpose: what’s growing in the garden, what’s cooking in the farm kitchen, life with the animals, and a little of everything in between.
Tips for Scoring Vintage Wicker Treasures
August 20, 2024
There’s something magical about vintage wicker and its timeless charm. When I stumbled upon a set for my side porch at our
Chicken Salad for Pampered Chickens
August 13, 2024
Good morning from Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, where the chickens get pampered just like family! Our feathered friends can’t get enough of the
The Hardy Begonia: You Need This Effortless Plant in your Garden
August 5, 2024
I absolutely adore hardy begonias, specifically Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana. They line the front of our cabin, bursting with dainty pink blooms
Autumn Olive Tree: How to harvest and use their berries
August 2, 2024
Guess what we stumbled upon while wandering around Sweet Bombdiggity Farms? Autumn olive trees! These resilient beauties are packed with bright red
Mimosa Tree: The Happy Pink Fluffy Healer!
August 1, 2024
At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we adore our Mimosa trees, not just for their stunning, fluffy pink blossoms, but also for their remarkable
10 Tips for BombDiggity Zinnias
July 31, 2024
Zinnias are one of the most perfect summer flowers. They come is a variety of colors, are so easy to grow, and
Turtle in the Road? Here’s What to Do!
July 29, 2024
At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we believe in taking care of all creatures, great and small. Here’s how you can help our slow-moving
10 Easy and Fun Uses for Your Basil
July 27, 2024
Basil grows like crazy, and there’s so much you can do with it beyond cooking. Here are 10 simple and creative ideas
My Go-To Recipe for an Awesome Chicken Coop Cleaning & Refresh
July 25, 2024
Here’s how I keep my little silkie flock happy and healthy in their coop with my favorite supplies from Eaton Pet &
When to Harvest Zinnias: A Guide for Longer-Lasting Blooms
July 24, 2024
Learning when to harvest your zinnias can make all the difference in how long your beautiful blooms last in a bouquet. Here’s
Easy Fermenting for a Healthy Gut: Squash and Zucchini How To
July 22, 2024
Today, I’m fermenting a mixture of squash and zucchini. Fermenting is not only a fantastic way to preserve your veggies, but it’s
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