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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.
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.
Sweet BombDiggity Farms · Garden Guide The Pinch List Which flowers to cut back, which to deadhead, and which to leave completely
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 tomatoes grow to a set height, ripen everything in a few weeks, and then they are done. Indeterminate tomatoes keep growing
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.
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.
An easy strawberry cobbler made in a cast iron skillet with a golden shortcake-style topping—simple, cozy, and perfect for spring or Easter.
A simple jar that makes everything taste better There’s something about having a jar like this in the fridge. It takes just
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