Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bread – A Family Favorite
September 17, 2025
Sausage bread has always been the heart of our family gatherings. It started when the kids (now all grown up) begged for
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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.
Plant It and Forget It: The Simple Garlic Growing Guide for a Sweet, Abundant Harvest
September 17, 2025
Easy Tips, Best Varieties, and How to Grow Bigger, Sweeter Bulbs If you’ve never planted garlic before, this is your year. Garlic
The Right Mindset Can Change Everything
September 17, 2025
Here’s the truth I’ve been learning: our days don’t get lighter just because we wish them to. The to-do list doesn’t magically
Gather Today, Bloom Tomorrow: A Simple Guide to Saving Seeds
September 4, 2025
There’s something magical about this time of year. The days are still warm, the garden is buzzing with life, and everywhere you
Finding Your Rhythms: A Simple Reset for a Life You Love
September 4, 2025
Life can feel noisy, can’t it? So many choices, endless demands, and a constant pull in a dozen directions. Somewhere between the
Cowboy Candy with Heirloom Peppers and Jalapeños
September 1, 2025
We had a bumper crop of jalapeños this year, and with all the gorgeous heirloom peppers coming in, this Cowboy Candy recipe
Your Season Isn’t Over Yet: 15+ Quick-Grow Crops to Plant This Fall
August 28, 2025
This is the late-summer planting guide for gardeners who aren’t ready to quit. Just because summer’s winding down doesn’t mean your garden
Late Summer Garden Magic: 10 Simple Ways to Savor the Season
August 21, 2025
There’s something magical about this in-between season. The sun is still warm, the zinnias are still blooming, and you can feel the
BombDiggity Healthy Southern Street Corn (Off the Cob)
August 21, 2025
Sweet summer street corn is having its moment, and y’all… this one’s a keeper. Inspired by classic Mexican street corn but with
Gomphrena — Small Blooms, Big Impact
August 18, 2025
Some flowers make a scene. Gomphrena just shows up and stays. These little globe-shaped blooms might not steal the spotlight, but they
Why I Keep Comfrey in My Garden (and What to Do With It)
August 13, 2025
Two powerful ways to use this plant—one for you, one for your garden. Some plants earn their keep quietly. Comfrey is one
Passionflower: Wild, Beautiful, and Surprisingly Useful
August 6, 2025
At first glance, passionflower looks like a plant you’d expect to see in a fairytale. Its delicate, starburst blooms seem too intricate to grow wild… and yet, here it is—sprawling across the fence line like it’s always belonged.
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