A dual-purpose chicken is a type that can produce both eggs and meat. This sounds efficient, but there is a downside. Be sure to consider the trouble with raising dual-purpose chickens. Dual purpose chicken breeds sounded so perfect! Too good to be a true. A livestock that can serve two ... Read More about The Trouble with Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds
Our experience installing a bee nuc
The last time we got bees was... not a success. The biggest mistake we made last time was choosing to get a package of bees to install into an empty hive. As brand new beekeepers, this was a terrible decision. This time around we smartened up (a little) and got a bee nuc instead. As most of our ... Read More about Our experience installing a bee nuc
Striped Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
This striped baby blanket knitting pattern is just what you need to make a quick and adorable gift for your loved one. This is a simple project, perfect for a beginner knitter. Is there anything cuter than a newborn baby all swaddled up in a handmade baby blanket? This striped baby blanket ... Read More about Striped Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Stop Killing Your Air Plants! How to Take Care of Air Plants
I used to be a serial air plant killer. We used to bring those poor things into our home with every intention of giving them the best life ever, and a few weeks later, BAM... dead. I had no idea how to take care of air plants, but that's all changed. Believe me when I say, if I can keep air ... Read More about Stop Killing Your Air Plants! How to Take Care of Air Plants
Spring Foraging in the Woods
Spring foraging is one of my all time favorite activities. There’s just nothing like getting out into the woods, inhaling that fresh spring air, and finding joy in all the beautiful plants popping out of the ground. Here in New England, we found an abundance of wild foods to forage right in our ... Read More about Spring Foraging in the Woods
3 Easy Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
Long term sustainability is always on my mind. My brain is always scheming for ways to become more self sufficient, more sustainable, and more natural. The health of my family and the health of the planet are very important to me. But here's the thing... sustainability is super overwhelming. The ... Read More about 3 Easy Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
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