Grape Jelly from Homemade or Store-Bought Juice
January 29, 2026
When grape vines are heavy at the end of summer, I don’t rush to make jelly. I make juice. I cook the
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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.
Spring Garden Planning Guide
January 22, 2026
For the season before anything shows up The Quiet Work That Shapes the Whole Season Out in the greenhouse and beds right
Sourdough Quick Reference + Easy Recipe
January 22, 2026
Sourdough and store-bought bread may look similar, but they are not even close to the same thing. One is built slowly by
Easy Sourdough Discard English Muffins (No Mixer)
January 18, 2026
If you keep sourdough starter, you know the routine: feed the starter, use what you need, stare at the discard, and decide
Ranunculus 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing These Stunning Spring Flowers
January 18, 2026
Ranunculus might be a funny word, but they grow into some of the most beautiful spring flowers you’ll ever see. Layers of
Blackberry Jam from Frozen Berries
January 14, 2026
Every summer when our blackberry vines are heavy and staining my hands purple, I freeze gallon bags of fruit. I don’t rush
Winter Garden Prep: Killing Grass Without Killing the Soil
January 12, 2026
Let’s talk Winter Garden Prep! This doesn’t look like a flower bed yet. It’s just a patch of grass. But by next
Rustic Chicken & White Bean Skillet
January 8, 2026
This is a back-pocket winter meal. Cozy, grounding, and flexible. Make it thicker and rustic in a skillet, or add more broth
Seeds That Love the Cold (and Why Winter Sowing Works)
January 8, 2026
Winter can feel like a waiting season in the garden—but it’s actually one of the most important times to begin. For some
Gluten-Free Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls (With Palmetto Pimento Cheese)
December 23, 2025
The holidays have a way of gathering all kinds of people around one table. Different traditions, different stories, and sometimes different dietary
BombDiggity Slow Burn Pepper Spicy Blend
December 19, 2025
Lane and I turned a whole batch of dehydrated garden peppers into our Slow Burn BombDiggity Spicy Blend 🌶️ Real talk: do
The Lip Balm Recipe I Always Come Back To (Makes About 50 Tubes)
December 17, 2025
When I make lip balm, I don’t make a tiny batch. I make enough to last, enough to share, and enough to
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