We purchased our first hen about 5 years ago. Like many first time chicken owners we went all out, built a huge coop and really didn't know what we were getting into. Our first purchase was 9 chicks; then we went to 12. A year later we were sitting at over 18 chickens. We have had a lot of good experiences and bad, including a really rough attack from a dog. The hardest … [Read more...] about 9 Best Automatic Chicken Waterers
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18 Great Countertop Hydroponic Herb Gardens 2021
There is nothing like fresh herbs to make food taste amazing! I must admit, I had hardly experienced the mouth watering goodness of fresh herbs until after I was married. My parents only ever used dry herbs in cooking so when my husband introduced me to fresh herbs I was thrilled. When we bought our first house, we began gardening. One of our favorite foods to grow is herbs. … [Read more...] about 18 Great Countertop Hydroponic Herb Gardens 2021
10 Helpful AeroGarden Tips and Tricks
I am an avid gardener, but one thing I can't do is make winter into summer. Winter where I live is cold and the growing season is short. Luckily with an AeroGarden or indoor gardening system you can grow herbs indoors even during the middle of winter. I love to use countertop hydroponics, especially AeroGarden Grow Systems. These systems can be expensive depending on size. I … [Read more...] about 10 Helpful AeroGarden Tips and Tricks
How to Grow Delicious Tomatoes from Seeds
Between the Coronavirus and an uncertain economy now is a great time to start your own garden from seeds. We have chickens and our own little garden farm. There is comfort in knowing that no matter what happens you can have some great food from your back yard. You want to start some seedlings, but maybe you need a little help. Here is what I am doing to get my seeds started … [Read more...] about How to Grow Delicious Tomatoes from Seeds
6 Best Spiralizers and Spiral Slicers for Making Vegetable Noodles
One of the greatest things about summer is the availability of fresh produce. Whether grown in your backyard or bought at the farmer’s market, nothing tastes better than earth-grown, sun-kissed, fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. For Mother’s Day, my husband and kids gifted me a spiralizer, aka spiral slicer. As one who loves new kitchen gadgets, I had been giving hints, … [Read more...] about 6 Best Spiralizers and Spiral Slicers for Making Vegetable Noodles