by Diane | | composting, Farm Life, Food, Grow your own food, Organic Gardening, vermiculture
Vermiculture Composting – Why? Vermiculture composting, also known as composting using worms, is a very natural way to convert organic waste into usable fertilizer. Equally important, it greatly reduces waste in our landfills. The average...
by Diane | | Farm Life, Food, Grow your own food, Pets
Many communities now allow homeowners to keep a few hens in backyard coops. While you might not save money by keeping chickens rather than buying store bought eggs, you will have the advantage of knowing your eggs are fresh and from happy, healthy hens! Why free range...
by Diane | | Farm Life, Food
Eggs—what is the difference between commercial eggs, cage free eggs, and free range eggs? Commercial– Most of the eggs available in your grocery store are from hens raised and kept in cages. Although they receive a balanced diet to ensure that they are able to lay...
by Diane | | Family Life, Farm Life, food planning, Organic Gardening, Uncategorized
Winter brings seed catalogs for browsing as we plan our Spring gardens. As you make plans for your garden, you might consider what is in those seed varieties. You’re probably well aware of the GMO controversy. Some are comfortable with a genetically modified variety...
by Diane | | Family Life, Farm Life
My Dad turns 78 years old today and I’d like to dedicate today’s post to him. Those of you that know my Dad personally already know what an inspiration he has always been to those around him, his family, his friends, and his entire community. Dad worked hard...
