Almost everyone has heard about the incredible benefits of compost. In fact – everyday – more and more people are starting backyard compost piles and bins to create their own “black gold”. Compost is THE key in adding healthy nutrients to your
The New Chicken Coop Is Completed – Building Security For Our Chickens
Finally! The new coop is complete. With just a few small finishing touches to make this week – it will be ready to house our chickens for years to come. It’s just in time too – as our 18 little
Berry Banana Smoothie Recipe- Quick, Easy And Healthy Alternative To A Milkshake
As the temperatures reached close to 80 degrees yesterday, I have to admit, a cool milkshake sounded refreshing – minus all of the fattening calories of course! It has been a long and drawn out winter here in Ohio, and
ALL ABOUT PEPPERS…How To Grow All Kinds Of Garden Peppers
Take a stroll down the produce aisle at your local grocery store and you will quickly notice that peppers have grown in popularity. No longer are we stuck settling for just the so-called “Traffic Light” varieties – those green, red
Strawberry Salsa Recipe – Refreshing Sweet Heat Taste To Spice Up Spring!
Since strawberry season is right around the corner here, and our local market is already filled with fresh berries from the south – we decided to mix up our traditional salsa recipe using strawberries and avocados. The taste is a
Tips For Planting Cool Weather Spring Crops
It seems like it took forever to get here – but for those of us in the Midwest – the early planting season for cool weather spring crops is here! Peas, lettuce, green onions, radishes, carrots and more are ready