Each Sunday – we publish our “Sunday Weekly Farm Update”. The topics vary from week to week and season to season. Planting the garden, raising our chickens, the progress of our little wine vineyard and apple orchard – or the latest building project on the farm.
Quite simply, it’s our way of telling the everyday story of building our dream – Old World Garden Farms
The Completed Off-Grid Mini Cabin! A Look Inside Our “Shiplap Shanty”
It's hard to believe, but out off-grid mini cabin project at the farm is all complete. And it even has a name now too! As we finished up the final…
The Best Way To Control Ticks In Your Backyard – Period!
Is there really a way to control ticks without spraying all kinds of chemicals in the yard? It is a question that comes in to our blog quite often this…
Our Farm & Garden Mid Summer Photo Tour – Vegetables & Flower Time! -With Video
As we strolled about the farm this past week to shoot a few photos for our farm and garden mid summer update, I was struck by just how lush and…
The Best Hanging Basket Plant We’ve Ever Grown!
Without a doubt, we have a new winner this year when it comes to claiming the title of "Best Hanging Basket Plant" ever grown at the farm! Now, as you…
The Garden Experiment That Has Worked Wonders To Deter Pests!
When it comes to finding a simple, all-natural method to deter pests from the garden, we may have hit the proverbial "Home Run" this year. Each and every growing season,…
We’re Coming To Your State! Help Us Find Your Local Must See Sights!
We need your help to find the local must see sights in your state! It's hard to believe, but there are only 71 days left before we leave Ohio and…
Gardening With Too Much Rain – The Secrets To Success. (With Video)
When it comes to gardening with too much rain, this has been a year for the record books. Up until Friday of this past week, we had an unbelievable stretch…
The Best Father’s Day Gift Ever! A Gift From Dad Above
When it comes to the best Father's Day gift ever, I must confess this one came from what I am sure is a little help from someone who has been…
The Secret To Restring A Weedeater Trimmer In Seconds! With Video Included
So just how do you restring a weedeater / string trimmer without losing all of your patience? Quite simply, a weedeater (or weed whacker, string trimmer or line trimmer as…
Our Spring Farm And Garden Photo Tour – The Farm Comes Alive!
It is time once again for a look around the farm with our annual Spring Farm & Garden Photo Tour. And we couldn't be happier seeing the farm come alive…
3 Simple Tips For Planting A Successful Garden Quick & Easy! With Video
One thing is for sure - when it comes to planting a successful garden quick and easy, it is amazing how a few simple tips can make the world of…
Traveling In A Teardrop Camper – 117 Days Left To Learn The Ropes!
It's hard to believe, but we have just 117 days to go before heading out to see the country for an entire year traveling in our teardrop camper! And as…
Saving The Dandelions – 3 Big Reasons To Never Spray Dandelions!
So why do we never spray dandelions at our little farm? And why is it such a big deal to us to keep them blooming and thriving each spring? For…
The OWG Farm In Photos – Spring Arrives With Projects, Plants And Fun!
Spring arrives at the farm! Finally - after what seemed like a winter that would simply never end, spring has sprung at the farm. It is hard to believe that…
The Secret Heirloom Tomato Plant That Will Change Gardening Forever!
We have NEVER been more excited about an article than today's post of a secret heirloom tomato plant that will truly change the art of growing tomatoes forever! It is…
The Ultimate Vegetable Garden Planting Guide – 4 Big Planting Day Tips!
Planting day is getting closer - and we thought it was a great time to start thinking about that glorious day with a look at our ultimate vegetable garden planting…
The Teardrop Camper Arrives! A Photo & Video Tour Of Our “Tiny” Home
Our nuCamp Tab 400 Boondock Edition Teardrop Camper has arrived at the farm! Although we won't leave for our big year-long "dream trip" to all 50 states until September, having…
Low Cost Camping! How To Camp In Style Anywhere On A Tiny Budget
When it comes to low cost camping, it's hard to beat free. Well, in this case, about as close to free as you can get. As we prepare to leave…
5 Garden Tricks, Tips And Experiments To Try In Your Garden This Year
Each and every year, we like to try out a few new garden tricks and experiments in our garden. It might be a new or better way to protect plants from…
The 2×4 DIY Adirondack Bench – Perfect Seating For Two!
The 2x4 DIY Adirondack Bench - a perfect solution for creating beautiful, comfortable, durable - and most importantly - inexpensive outdoor seating for 2. What better way to shed the…
Our 2019 Garden Plan – A Garden Of Abundance, Variety and Color!
It is time to reveal our 2019 Garden Plan! And I have to admit, I think this year's garden is going to be one our all-time favorites. We will cover…
Free Raised Row Garden Classes – Join Us For A Great Day At The Farm!
Back by popular demand, we once again will host our Raised Row Garden Classes at the farm. And yes, as always - they will be 100% free! And if you…
The Big Garden Experiment – Taking Companion Planting To A New Level!
As we plan our garden every year, we always like to include a big garden experiment. In past years, it has led to quite a few innovations. And, of course,…
Merry Christmas! Celebrating Christmas Traditions All Over The World
Here is to celebrating Christmas traditions! We want to start off today by extending our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas to every one of our followers from all over…