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.
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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.
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.
Guide to Everything Chicory
June 22, 2026
Chicory is a versatile plant that thrives in poor soil and full sun, often found in roadside ditches and pastures. Its roots, commonly used to make chicory coffee, are roasted until dark brown and brittle. This caffeine-free beverage is a staple in New Orleans and offers numerous health benefits, including being gut-friendly and a natural source of antioxidants.
The Pinch List for Maximizing Blooms
June 18, 2026
Sweet BombDiggity Farms · Garden Guide The Pinch List Which flowers to cut back, which to deadhead, and which to leave completely
What kind of world do you want to live in?
June 18, 2026
One question from a retreat, asked in a greenhouse on the edge of blooming. A letter about naming the world you want and then building toward it.
Some things don’t keep
June 4, 2026
A whole family under one roof in St. Augustine with the Atlantic out the back door. A letter about the part of a designed life that does not keep.
Choose what fits your life, not what looks best
May 21, 2026
Choosing seeds that fit your space, your soil, and your life. A letter from the farm about picking the right thing on purpose, not the prettiest packet.
All you need to know about Cucumbers!
May 14, 2026
Discover the secrets of growing cucumbers successfully with this guide. Learn about the different types of cucumbers, from compact bush varieties to the prolific vining types, and find out how to choose the right ones for your garden space. With tips on planting, maintenance, and harvesting, you’ll be able to enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh cucumbers in no time.
It’s a lot all at once, and we wouldn’t trade it
April 30, 2026
Tomatoes in the ground a couple of weeks before the safe date in East Tennessee. A letter about full seasons and tending it all at once.
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes: Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Better Harvest
April 28, 2026
Determinate tomatoes grow to a set height, ripen everything in a few weeks, and then they are done. Indeterminate tomatoes keep growing
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Potatoes: Everything You Need to Know to Grow, Hill, and Harvest Like You Mean It
April 21, 2026
Discover the secrets to mastering potato gardening. Determinate varieties are straightforward, producing a single harvest at a set time. Indeterminate types, on the other hand, offer continuous yields with consistent care. Knowing the difference elevates your gardening game.
What We’re Growing in Our Greenhouse This Year (And Why I Chose These Flowers)
April 7, 2026
A full look inside our greenhouse and gardens at Sweet BombDiggity Farms—what we’re growing, why we chose it, and how to create a space filled with beauty and intention.
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