Field Notes

Cluster of ripe red autumn olive berries on the branch

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

Pink mimosa blossoms against green fern like foliage

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

Green plants growing along a gravel path in the garden

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

photo of chicken coop supplies from eaton pet and pasture. Hemp bedding and coop refresh paper bags with labels showing clearly.

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 &

Complete fermentation kit box on the kitchen counter

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

Four swing top bottles of homemade vanilla extract lined up on a windowsill

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.

Two jars of quick pickled radishes on the counter beside a vintage Lays tin

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:

Potato plants leafing out in the garden bed

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!

Yellow slime mold spreading across mulch in the garden

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:

Black lab wearing a bandana lying on the kitchen floor

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

Platter of freshly picked tomatoes, green beans and peppers from the garden

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!

Four goats standing together on a wooden platform in the pasture

Live Life Like a Goat When the Side Gate is Left Open

June 12, 2024

There’s something incredibly inspiring about our goats’ adventurous spirits. They approach this new field with a sense of wonder, gratitude, and excitement, reminding us of the joy of exploration. No fear, just pure, unfiltered curiosity and appreciation for the new opportunities before them.

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