Cherry, Roma, Beefsteak, yellow, purple, red... When we're talking about TOMATOES we're talking about OPTIONS- There's so many varieties to choose from! And did you know that each one has a specific function? I break down the different purposes, growing patterns and taste of many different tomato varieties and explain why we're growing each for our 2021 garden.
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How I Organize My Seeds
Come visit my new greenhouse and take a peek into how I organize my seeds. I also show you some of the supplies I've gathered in order to start some seeds. This year in my garden, I'm using my Farmer's Almanac to plant by the signs, and in today's video I explain what that is, where it came from, and how it can benefit your garden. Start your own garden and grow your own food this year! It's rewarding, healthy, mostly simple, and something you'll be glad you started.
Cast Iron Brownies from Scratch
Bake along side me as I make the best, crispy brownies from scratch, using my old faithful cast iron skillet, and nearly burn the house down... No houses or brownies were burnt in the making of this video... my diet, however, did go up in smoke.
How To Season a Cast Iron Skillet
Washed it with soap? Just re-season it. Threw it in the dishwasher? Re-season. Cooked something too long? Try again. Neglected to the point of rust? Elbow grease and grease grease is the fix. Need to crack someone over the head with it? I mean, you may need to hide the evidence for a while, but your cast iron will bounce back beautifully.
What’s In My Emergency Chicken Kit?
I spent months studying, hoarding, and obsessing over the best methods to apply and products to use for my chickens. Not only do I love and care for my poultry flock, but they also provide me with food in return. I wanted to give them the best care, and learn as much as I possibly could, to ensure a healthy and happy coop. So I gathered products I trust and turned them into an Emergency Kit, should a Chicken Catastrophe ever arise.
Mailbox Monday: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Baker Creek is an exemplary company, rooted by great knowledge and passion for gardening and preservation, incredibly adept to the seed market and constantly expanding and offering more rare and unique varieties to their fanbase- yes, fans, not customers, fans- so much so, that they simply cannot keep up with the demand. To put it shortly, they have above and beyond earned their rightful adoration and deserve to be the standard to which all others are held to; the holy grail of seeds. Trust me, you're going to want to see these, and you're going to want some for your own.
Better Than the Barrel Hashbrown Bake
A certain restaurant that goes by the initials CB claims to have the best Hashbrown Casserole, however I'm here to let you in on a little secret... They don't. I do.
DIY Poultry Waterer: The Best, Mess-Free Setup You’ll Ever Have
Step by step we show you how we made a DIY chick waterer for half the price of what we would have paid in stores. Perfect addition to every brooder! Learn how to make your own, now.
The Reality of Raising Chicks
It's pretty easy to spontaneously buy baby chicks. They're so little and fluffy and sweetly chirp. They hop around on one another and cuddle together and are so funny to watch. They're so flighty, I've had plenty just jump into my cart beyond my control. What was I supposed to do, tell those little fluffy … Continue reading The Reality of Raising Chicks
Why We Grow Heirloom Seeds
Trying to understand seed labels and decide what's best for YOU can be confusing! There's so many options, so many terms. Are all GMO's bad? How do I know what I'm planting in my garden? Is a hybrid the same thing? Are all seeds created equal? I break it down for you here, and go in depth on why we chose to grow Heirloom seeds by discussing the pros and cons of all three seed types.