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Garden Planning + Seed Starting Dates for Zone 5 GrowersBecause success in the garden starts long before the first seed hits the soil. If you’re growing in Zone 5, you know the season doesn’t mess around. Spring can flirt with frost deep into May, and fall often shows up uninvited. But with a good plan,…
Are they worth it? Let’s dig in with an Olle Gardens raised bed review. I’ll be honest with you. I used to be a wooden raised bed purist. Give me four cedar boards, a box of screws, and a Saturday afternoon, and I was in my happy place. But after a few seasons of watching…
Let’s cut to the chase. If frozen hot chocolate had a grown-up, slightly boozy alter ego, this would be it. The Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini is one of those indulgent drinks that’s not quite a milkshake, not quite a cocktail, but somehow manages to be both. It’s rich, ice-cold, and just over-the-top enough to make…
So you went and did it. You bought or hatched some new chicks, and now you’ve got a clutch of fresh fluffy butt wigglers ready to join your established flock. But hold up. You can’t just toss them in with your seasoned hens and call it a day. Without a proper introduction, you’ll end up…
Summary: This is what happens when hot chocolate and a frappe had a love child. It’s rich, cold, creamy, and wildly satisfying. Perfect for when you want that cocoa fix — but it’s 78 degrees outside or you just don’t feel like sweating into a mug. Bonus: no drive-thru required and no overpriced seasonal menu….
Summer on the homestead can feel like a slow cooker—hot, sticky, and just a bit relentless. While you’re probably rolling your eyes at the thought of roasting in the sun, let me tell you—it’s the chickens who really need some help cooling off. But don’t worry. With a few simple hack-y, low-priced strategies, you can…
(a.k.a. The Drink That Will Make You Question Everything You Knew About Winter Beverages) This drink is for the people who love coffee but want a break from the usual iced latte. It’s also for the people who love hot chocolate but don’t want to drink something called “hot” when it’s 70 degrees indoors with…
What Is A Sourdough Starter? It’s a live, bubbling colony of wild yeast and bacteria. You feed it flour and water, and it wakes them up. They eat and multiply, give off CO₂ and acids, and voilà—you have a natural leavening agent that ferments bread, pancakes, crackers—anything that rises. It’s alive, unpredictable, and utterly game-changing….
Living on a homestead means you’re inherently flirting with the elements. Thunderstorms, blizzards, heatwaves—you name it, I’ve probably had to dodge it while balancing a bucket of water and a cranky chicken. But nothing quite elevates farm life from “rustic charm” to “post-apocalyptic survival” like a sudden power outage. One minute you’re binge-watching barn renovation…
Let’s be honest: animals are adorable. Whether it’s goats hopping on hay bales, chickens clucking around the coop, or a barn cat sunning herself on the fence post, they bring heart and personality to every homestead. But here’s the thing—these animals aren’t just for show. When managed thoughtfully, your animals can work for you in…