Garden Fresh Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)
September 11, 2026
Our surprise crop of garden tomatillos turned into this bright, roasted salsa verde. A few simple ingredients, one sheet pan, and a quick blend.
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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.
Black-Eyed Susans Guide: The Old School Flower That Keeps Giving
September 3, 2026
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.
You can’t tend it all the same way
August 20, 2026
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.
The Complete Hydrangea Guide
August 18, 2026
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.
The Complete Holiday Cactus Guide: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and How to Make Them Bloom
August 6, 2026
Most holiday cacti sold as Christmas cactus are actually Thanksgiving cactus, and nearly all of them will rebloom every year if you
The Complete Berry Guide
July 30, 2026
We didn’t set out to write a book about berries or even one single berry. It started with one video about telling
Not every decision can be made on instinct
July 30, 2026
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.
We chose a life that asks something of us
July 16, 2026
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.
Magical Mullein Weed
July 9, 2026
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 Cold Drinks to Beat the Heat: Cucumber and Watermelon Mint Coolers
July 2, 2026
Two easy, no-stove-required cold drinks, perfect for a Tennessee heat wave: a refreshing cucumber mint cooler and a sweet watermelon mint cooler,
Hard seasons reveal the roots you already built
July 2, 2026
Getting a garden through a heat wave takes shade, mulch, and roots set long before. A letter about the quiet work that holds you up in hard seasons.
Keeping Your Garden Alive Through a Heat Wave
June 30, 2026
A wilted plant in the middle of a hot afternoon is not an emergency. It’s a plant doing exactly what it’s supposed to do to protect itself. The real skill in a heat wave isn’t doing more, it’s knowing when to hold back. Here are some tips to help you keep your garden healthy during this time.
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