72. That was the magic number of 12″ wide and 30″ deep holes that we had to dig at the farm last week. Between the 26 holes needed for the fence to enclose the garden – 30 for the vineyard
Refrigerated Asparagus Salad – A No-Cooking, Quick and Easy Spring Side Dish
As spring progresses we look forward to the first garden crop to emerge in our area, Asparagus. This will be the first year that we can harvest a few stems of our asparagus that we planted last year from crowns.
5 Ways To Use Compost Effectively In Your Garden and Landscape
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
Tips To Building Your Own Beautiful Pergola!
Ever since building our very first pergola for the farm a few years back – our pergola building process has turned in to a part time “hobby” – making quite a few more for friends, families and others. ( See : Building Our
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
The New Chicken Coop Rises And The Farm Comes to Life!
Finally! A Sunday Farm Update with some activity to report at the farm! The temperatures, although not “warm” – have at least begun to reach the 40’s and 50’s – so things are getting in full swing. Our 18 baby