Starting Seeds in January: How to Get Ahead on Your Spring Garden Plans
I know—it’s still cold, the ground might be frozen, and the garden feels like a distant dream. But come January,…
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Fieldstone’s Year in the Garden: Lessons Learned + What I’m Planning for Next Year
As the last of the leaves drift across the chicken run and the garden beds settle into their winter slumber,…
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Holiday DIY: Homemade Wreaths and Décor Using Garden + Barnyard Finds
One of my favorite holiday rituals happens before the decorations ever go up—walking around the garden and coop, gathering bits…
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Preserving the Harvest: My Favorite Ways to Freeze, Dry, and Store Garden Veggies
There’s a particular joy that comes with standing in the kitchen, apron dusted with flour or herbs, surrounded by baskets…
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How to Use Chicken Manure in the Garden (Safely!)
If you’ve got chickens and a garden, you’re sitting on black gold—literally. Chicken manure is one of the richest natural…
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Planning Your Garlic and Onion Beds: What to Plant Before the Frost
As the garden slows and the leaves begin to fall, it might feel like time to hang up your gloves—but…
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Feeding the Soil: Simple Fall Amendments That Make a Big Spring Difference
When the last tomato is picked and the beds are cleared of summer’s glory, it can be tempting to close…
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How to Protect Fall Crops from Frost and Pests
There’s something magical about the fall garden. The air is crisp, the sun a little gentler, and the greens taste…
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How to Save Seeds from Your Summer Garden
There’s something truly special about saving seeds. It’s like bottling up the spirit of summer to plant again next season….
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Squeeze In One More Harvest: Fast-Growing Crops to Plant in August
There’s a magical window in the garden calendar that many overlook—August. While some gardeners are already pulling out spent tomato…
