No matter how hard we work, or how many hours Mary and I might put into our chores, we can never come close to matching the work level of our honey bees at the farm. Our two hives, and the thousands upon thousands of
5 Amazing Facts About Honey Bees
5 Natural DIY Fertilizers For Your Garden And Flowerbeds
When it comes to our garden and the food we provide for our family, we like to keep everything natural – and that includes any and all types of fertilizers used on our plants. The simple truth is, when it comes
Grilled Potato Packs Recipe – A Super Side Dish!
If you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious side dish when grilling out, you must try this grilled potato packs recipe! It is a terrific complement to any main dish, from steaks to chicken breasts to traditional grilled hamburgers and
Breaking Ground On Our Version Of A Tiny Home
It happened! This past week, after a few years of designing, planning and re-designing, we finally broke ground on our future “Simple House” at the farm. I have to say that for both of us, it was a pretty incredible moment
The Most Incredible Hot Pepper Plant You Will Ever Grow!
It’s not very often that we devote an entire article to a single plant, but when it comes to this little hot pepper variety – we felt it more than deserved a place on center stage! Mary and I certainly
Classic Salsa Canning Recipe – Made Straight From The Garden!
This classic salsa recipe is one of the most requested recipes by our readers. Like many of you have commented – nothing can beat the taste of good old-fashioned salsa! Most people who start their first garden usually dream of
2 Big Garden Experiments For 2016
I don’t think we’ve ever been as excited for a garden season as Mary and I are for this summer’s version. Not only is it our chance to build and finally move to the farm full-time – but also the year we
5 Natural Garden Sprays For Combating Insects, Pests and Animals
When you rely on your garden to provide a large portion of your family’s food – you want to make sure that the food coming out is as healthy and pure as possible. For us, that means using ZERO pesticides and
The Secrets to Perfect Grilled Chicken – Every Single Time!
The secrets to making the perfect grilled chicken are right at your fingertips. Some people shy away from cooking chicken on the grill, however, with just a few hints and tips, you can make your own perfect grilled chicken in
Can You Help Us? A Special Plea From Jim and Mary
Yes- this is an extra post today – and we certainly promise that it will be the only “extra post” that you get from us for a long time to come. First and foremost, we always enjoy writing about our