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 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.
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.
Bringing Home 50 Baby Chicks (in 3 inches of snow)
In early January we made the decision to get even more serious becoming self-reliant. We decided to buy some Cornish Cross chicks to raise to be processed. We thought 10 would be a good number, but planned to order 20 just in case we encountered a loss, like we've heard you unfortunately tend to do … Continue reading Bringing Home 50 Baby Chicks (in 3 inches of snow)
Mailbox Monday: Seed Savers Exchange Seed Order Unboxing
As planting time quickly approaches I have been placing orders for new seeds like crazy. Tag along as I check the mail, find some homesteading goodies there, and go in depth on why these are some must-have seeds this season.
Mailbox Monday: MIGardener Seed Order Unboxing
As planting time quickly approaches I have been placing orders for new seeds like crazy. Tag along as I check the mail, find some homesteading goodies there, and go in depth on why these are some must-have seeds this season.
Seed Order Unboxing- the Alliance of Native Seedkeepers
First things first, check out the video showing just what was in my package, and then we can get down to business. Fair warning: our youngest son, Gatlin, does something that might make your heart explode 💕 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFDVz51uX4 This is my very first unboxing video! And let me tell you, hindsight is 2020… Wait... can … Continue reading Seed Order Unboxing- the Alliance of Native Seedkeepers