Goldenrod: Recognizing the Benefits of This Often-Overlooked Weed
September 18, 2024
Goldenrod often gets a bad reputation, mistakenly blamed for fall allergies. In reality, ragweed is usually the cause of those seasonal sniffles.
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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.
Create a Beautiful, Natural Flower Arrangement for Fall – For FREE!
September 16, 2024
Sometimes, the most beautiful things don’t come from a store—they’re right outside your door. A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon
Tips for Caring for Your Broody Hens
September 12, 2024
My sweet broody hen and Silkie angel Annie wants babies SO badly. She’s collecting everyone’s eggs and doing her best to stretch
What to Do with All Those Cherry Tomatoes? My Go-To Roasted Tomatoes Recipe!
September 9, 2024
We all have cherry tomatoes coming out of our ears, right?! 🍅 Whether you’re picking them by the bucket from your garden
Cool Weather Gardening Prep and Tip Guide
September 9, 2024
Fall is not the end of the garden. Clear out spent summer plants, feed the soil with compost, and plant greens and
From Dead to Divine: Transforming a $1 Crepe Myrtle Bargain Plant
September 4, 2024
Sometimes, the best finds are the ones everyone else passes by. I recently scored a crepe myrtle bush for just $1 on
White Bean & Edamame Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
August 29, 2024
Don’t we all struggle with putting something fresh on the table some days? When my mind goes blank, I just go cold
From Yosemite to Home: How Special Memories Inspire Our Cozy Cabin Décor
August 26, 2024
Do you ever find yourself inspired by a trip or a special experience? A few years ago, Lane and I had the
The Secret Ritual of Butterflies: Unveiling the Purpose of Puddling
August 24, 2024
If you’ve ever noticed a cluster of butterflies gathered at the water’s edge, they’re engaging in a behavior called “puddling.” This isn’t
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.
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
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