Breaking down the multicolored USDA hardiness zone map into a personal level in your garden. What is a hardiness zone? “What is the hardiness zone in [insert state]?” – a phrase common to gardeners and farmers alike … but what is it? A hardiness zone (also known as plant hardiness zone, gardening zone, or USDA […]

Soil blocking is a sustainable and effective method for starting seeds, but having the right tools and resources is key to success. Come peek in the greenhouse to see what’s been working the best for us for the past 7 years! We’ll also answer some of your commonly asked questions about soil blocking! Soil Blocking […]

Never again will the Shamrock Shake be deemed “limited time only” – with this Creamy Mint Shake recipe you can make this refreshing dessert right at home! Combining creamy vanilla ice cream and mint extract give this seasonal specialty an extra refreshing taste and flavor. Homemade Shakes from Scratch Ah, the tastes of spring. Rolling […]

This makes the best side dish, appetizer, or game-day snack! You’re going to want to save this one! Crave-able Homemade Poutine Today’s food adventure is Poutine! Poutine is a Canadian dish (the jury is still out on if I pronounce it correctly…). Football season is coming to an end but you can still whip this […]

You may love your sheepskin for it’s deep comfort and aesthetically pleasing appeal, but did you know that there are some serious health benefits to owning one? Since 2014 we’ve been raising up a few sheep. Our kids love to help feeding the bottle lambs. We started processing our own sheepskin rugs here on the […]

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