Another Rant Plus A New Grain Mill

Remember back in the day when we just ate food? Any food. Didn’t really think about it that much. To me, there were two basic types of food: A) Food I Liked B) Food I Didn’t Like It wasn’t about organic or conventional, raw or cooked, paleo or low...

Pre-made Coop, not worth it

Remember that coop? 12 months later…. The ramp fell off the first week, but we didn’t worry.  Hens easily leap a foot up.  But now it seems like it was an omen. Thoughts? Seriously!

Discovery Park Of America

On a recent trip we took the kids to the Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee. Basically in the middle of nowhere is a colossal multi-theme park (not amusement park), complete with real trains, log cabins, barns, farm equipment, a 100 year old chapel,...

Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation

After a toxic oil spill in my garden, one of the readers of our blog kindly contacted mycologist Tradd Cotter on my behalf. One of the perks of having a blog with its group of great readers is people like her. First of all, in case you didn’t know, a mycologist...

Home Farm Deals and Cool Stuff

How cute is this? Seed bombs packaged like luxury bon bons.  From Etsy, $16. Unique hostess gift for that gardening friend. Ready for frost, bugs, or too much sun. Agribon floating row cover fabric, 50 feet long, 83 inches wide, on sale for $22.45 from Johnny’s...

Home Farm Deals and Neat Stuff

Links to deals and cool stuff I’ve run across the web this week related to home farming and sustainability. Check out this collection of seeds to plant to grow your own chicken feed; corn, sorghum, chard, millet, pumpkin, peas, and more. Made in USA...