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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.
What a cover crop is, when to sow one in zone 7, which one to pick for your garden, and the part nobody explains: how to cut it down in spring so it feeds the bed instead of becoming a weed.
Why the brown seed heads along our Knoxville beds are not the end of the season, and what Black-Eyed Susans keep teaching us about what comes next.
Our surprise crop of garden tomatillos turned into this bright, roasted salsa verde. A few simple ingredients, one sheet pan, and a quick blend.
Not all black-eyed Susans are created equal. From the classic ‘Rudbeckia hirta’ to the dramatic ‘Rudbeckia maxima,’ each variety offers unique beauty and versatility. Whether you prefer a traditional look or a more modern arrangement, there’s a black-eyed Susan for you.
Some hydrangeas bloom on old wood and some on new growth. A letter from the farm about knowing which season you are in before you start cutting.
All six hydrangea types in one place: old wood vs new wood, when and how to prune each one, feeding, winter care, pests, and the reasons a hydrangea refuses to bloom.
Most holiday cacti sold as Christmas cactus are actually Thanksgiving cactus, and nearly all of them will rebloom every year if you
We didn’t set out to write a book about berries or even one single berry. It started with one video about telling
Pruning blackberry canes takes a closer look than basil does. A letter from the farm about what is still fruiting and what is only taking up light.
Summer on the farm means early mornings, mud on your boots, and the right people alongside you. A letter about choosing a life that asks something of you.
Mullein weed is popping up at Sweet Bombdiggity Farms! I don’t grow it on purpose, but our ancestors knew its value and foraged it for all sorts of things.
Two easy, no-stove-required cold drinks, perfect for a Tennessee heat wave: a refreshing cucumber mint cooler and a sweet watermelon mint cooler,
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