Cucumber Harvesting Tips
July 19, 2024
Wondering when to pick your cucumbers and how to tell if they’re good to eat? Here’s what you need to know:
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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.
DIY Vanilla Extract: Time to Start Now!
July 17, 2024
It’s that time of year to get our homemade vanilla extracts going! They need to sit for about 6 months, so they’ll be ready just in time for holiday baking.
Goat Hoof Trimming Tips from our Farrier, Jeff
July 12, 2024
A HUGE shoutout to our awesome farrier, Jeff! Today he worked his magic on 6 goats, 4 donkeys, and 2 horses, but I’m especially fascinated by goat hooves and asked him to share a few things! 🐐❤️
Here are a few tips and visuals for you goat lovers:
Why I am Obsessed with Zinnias
July 8, 2024
This year, our test gardens are bursting with the most stunning zinnias, and I am absolutely wowed! Thanks to Floret Flower Farm, our gardens are a riot of color and beauty. I can’t help but want to spend hours just standing amidst these stunning blooms.
Pickle Those Radishes: A Simple and Delicious Recipe
July 6, 2024
I’m excited to share a super easy and tasty way to enjoy your radishes—by pickling them! Pickled radishes are crunchy, tangy, and perfect for adding a zesty kick to your salads, sandwiches, and more. Here’s how to do it:
Tomato Talk: Why Aren’t My Tomatoes Turning Red?
July 2, 2024
Hey friends! It’s hot! You have vibes laden with tomatoes…WHYYYYYY are they staying stubbornly green in this blazing heat?
Our Three-Section Compost Bins: Turning Waste into Garden Gold
June 25, 2024
Last year, we built three-section compost bins at Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, and the garden gold they produce is simply amazing! Composting is
The Best Gardening Advice I’ve Ever Been Given
June 21, 2024
Some of the best gardening advice I was ever given…Gardening is a journey, not a destination. You have permission to not be a master gardener every day. A dear friend shared this revelation with me years ago and she is NOT wrong!
Dog Vomit Fungus (MOLD): Natures Weird Surprise in Your Garden
June 19, 2024
I’ve got a quirky find to share with you—dog vomit fungus! Yep, you read that right. This funky fungus might sound gross, but it’s actually pretty cool. Here are a few fun facts:
Exciting morning at Sweet Bombdiggity Farms!
June 17, 2024
We’re off to bring Duke, our redbone coonhound, a surprise—meet Dolly, a beautiful black and tan coonhound! 🐶💕 Dolly has a few
Thriving Hydrangeas and Their Color Change Magic
June 15, 2024
Have you noticed all the hydrangeas blooming around Tennessee right now? They are absolutely stunning! Here are some easy tips and fun facts about hydrangeas that I thought you’d enjoy:
Addressing Food Insecurity, One Plant at a Time
June 14, 2024
Food insecurity is an issue that affects many of our neighbors, often closer to home than we realize. But there’s something we can all do to help—plant a garden, a single pot, or any small green space. Just start!
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