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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.

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Garden bed mulched with hay beside a trellis of climbing vines

Benefits of Mulching with Hay in Your Garden

June 4, 2024

Benefits of Mulching with Hay in Your Garden

If you’re looking for an effective and sowmtimes even free mulching option for your vegetable and flower gardens, consider using hay—especially the discard that lands on the hay room floor. Here are some benefits and tips for using hay as mulch:

Silkie chicks huddled together under a heat lamp in the brooder

5 Fun Facts About Silkie Chickens

June 3, 2024

I have raised chickens for a few years now, but I added silkie chicks in February from my friends @tractorsupply. It’s been a joy watching them grow and bonding with their sweet personalities. Each one has its charm, and while I have my favorites—like Babs, the cross-beaked Silkie—they are all pretty chill and super sweet. Here’s why you can’t go wrong with this breed.

White roses arranged in an antique floral teapot

Making Mother’s Day Extra Special

May 10, 2024

Remember grabbing handfuls of flowers for your mama? Those little dirty hands offering up short-stemmed, haggard blooms… 😂 Those are the memories

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  • Pull Up a ChairA story from our week
  • Out in the GardenWhat’s growing and what’s working
  • From the Farm KitchenA recipe or a preserving tip
  • Tuck It in Your PocketOne idea to carry with you
    Jules in a red shirt picking peppers among the kale and marigolds