by Lana Stenner | Aug 15, 2022 | Farm
With rising food costs and supply chain disruptions leading to shortages, more people are asking the question, is it possible to become more self-sufficient and improve their food security? Having run my own hobby farm on a few acres for the past two decades, and...
by Lana Stenner | Jul 13, 2022 | Farm
Three Reasons to Grow Your Own Food #1 Food Security: In the last two years, we’ve experienced some interesting situations with regard to our basic food supply chain. Of course, some of this started in 2020 when we were all looking for bread-making supplies and...
by Lana Stenner | Mar 30, 2022 | Farm
Once you decide to raise chickens, choosing the best chicken breed for your flock is the next important step. We will review 20 of the most popular and common breeds, as well as our favorites. We will discuss their personalities, egg colors, and egg production. Our...
by Lana Stenner | Jun 22, 2020 | Farm, Spring
This Spring it was finally time to build a greenhouse on a budget! Hello and welcome to the Summer Outdoor Spaces Blog Hop hosted by AnnMarie & Anne from Simply2Moms! If you’re visiting from Rachel at The Ponds Farmhouse or if you just happened to stop by, I’m so...
by Lana Stenner | Apr 7, 2020 | Farm, Spring
Spring is the perfect time to grow potatoes from seed in a potato tower. This method is simple and takes up minimal space. You can use whatever varieties your family likes. We like to change it up every layer. Potato Tower AKA Garden Lasagna: Potato towers give new...
by Lana Stenner | Mar 19, 2020 | Farm
Are you tired of the crowded produce section of your grocery store? It is time to grow your own food from seeds. You can quickly grow nutrient dense, yummy food with minimal space and time. Although we have a large outdoor garden, you can grow your food indoors, year...