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 […]

Knowing your Hardiness Zone in the Midwest

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This easy Breakfast Egg Strata recipe (with stuffing!) is so good you won’t be able to wait till the next morning to have some! A Simple and Delicious Egg Strata This Egg Strata is always a hit with our family and our farmhouse guests – everyone loves it! This Egg strata (similar to a baked […]

How to make Easy Bake Egg Strata

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egg casserole in white pan

Soil blocking is a sustainable seed-starting method that eliminates the need for plastic pots, reduces transplant shock, and promotes stronger root development. Let’s walk through the soil-blocking process, and I’ll explain why it’s better than traditional seed-starting methods, and answer some common questions. I love soil blocking for a few reasons. I can fit so […]

The Ultimate Guide to Soil Blocking: A Sustainable Seed Starting Method

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soil blocks in a tray

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