Growing tomatoes is usually the first step for many gardeners and a must if you actually enjoy the flavor of a tomato! Growing up we grew all of our tomatoes in your standard tomato cages and that worked just fine Read more…
I’ve long had the dream of moving to a bunch of acreage and having a self-sufficient homestead. I love learning and have been collecting skills just waiting for the day we would finally make the move. Years and years have Read more…
We definitely have tons of food rolling in from the garden and now I am starting to get creative in saving it all! Many of my gardening neighbors have already pulled their gardens out but I just cant imagine tearing Read more…
We’ve definitely gotten a bumper crop of jalapenos this year!! My favorite thing to do with jalapenos is can them in pickling liquid to use on nachos. So here is how to create pickled jalapenos in your own kitchen and Read more…
Summer squash can be one of the most prolific growers in any garden. As they grow they have a tendency to get very leafy. Today I show you how to prune back zucchini plants to improve access for pollinators, increase Read more…
Just a typical crazy Whitney story from my life. The first time I decided to get into backyard chickens I wasn’t really sure what I was getting into or how many to order. This means that I ended up with Read more…
Building quick raised bed boxes for growing a small garden at home. This box is a 4’x4′ box that is 16″ deep. Our soil is so claylike it really isn’t great for growing vegetables in. I can’t wait to show Read more…
Where I live in Utah not only does it feel like it takes FOREVER for it to finally warm up, but even then the weather is still a little bi-polar. Late frosts have snuck up on many gardeners looking to Read more…
