My recipe for refrigerator pickles is easy to make and they are ready in just about one week. Save this recipe so you can make pickles with all those extra summer cucumbers! Our cucumber vines have really started to…
Companion Planting : Flowers & Herbs that help repel bugs
Since we aren’t planning to create another whole huge garden this year (just some new, little ones!), I’ve had more time to think about what I want to plant where. Because of this, I’m a bit hyper focused on companion…
How to plan a garden
Learn how to plan a garden from start to getting vegetables and fruits in the ground. These simple steps will walk you through the process. When it comes to planning a garden, you might not think there’s a lot…
Gifts for a garden lover
Here are some gifts for a garden lover that will make the plant people happy. From clothes to tools and more, these will all be good gifts for a gardener that has helped your life grow. When it comes…
The Best Clothing for Gardening
These clothes for gardening are the best clothing for gardening that I have been able to find. They hold up and they are cute too! My first few garden seasons here I spent a lot of time digging in…
Our roadside farm stand set up
This weekend we set up our first road side farm stand and I’m so excited to show you all a few of the details. This is technically our temporary farm stand set up because we actually have a run-in being…
Tips for buying seeds online
Get all the tips and tricks for buying seeds online before you start planning your spring and summer garden! Christmas is over, friends, and do you know what that means? It’s time to garden plan! Here I am…
Creating a beautiful and functional potting bench space
When it comes time to plant each spring, one of the first places I set up is my potting bench. In fact, it’s usually set up before the season even begins because if it’s nice enough, I’ll plant seeds for…
Our Mother’s Day Traditions
To me, Mother’s Day has always been a holiday that’s about people and plants. That means, spending time with the people you love and giving plants as a gift. Mother’s Day also happens to be the day where we in…
Tips for growing peas
Peas are one of my favorite vegetables to grow in the garden. There’s nothing like having fresh peas straight from your own backyard, and growing peas can be so easy if you remember a few, simple things. Peas…
Backyard Fire Pit Space
Right on schedule crisp, fall air is moving in at the farm. I always imagine this season as moving slower but yet here we are and it’s almost the middle of September already. Even without the business of fall sports…
Farmhouse Garden Tour 2020
The farmhouse garden has been a labor of love this year. But at a lot of times, it’s also just felt like labor. I’m literally standing back, looking at it now and I’m in awe of how much…