Tomatoes are a double-whammy for growing on your own homestead: First, homegrown tomatoes are a healthier, more nutrient-rich option compared to store-bought. Tomatoes that you buy at the grocery store are typically harvested well before they have ripened because they have to withstand transportation to the store. They aren’t given time to fully ripen on […]
In our modern urbanized society, it’s easy to forget the natural order of life and where our food comes from. Reconnecting with the process of raising and harvesting animals can help us have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the food we consume. On-farm slaughter and butchering, when done ethically and in harmony with the […]
Are you ready to transform your garden to set yourself up for a successful spring? Let me introduce you to what I like to call “The Fall Garden Flip.” Note that when setting up your garden, I recommend referencing techniques from The New Organic Grower by Eliot Coleman as well as The Market Gardener by […]