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8 Do’s and Don'ts For World Naked Gardening Day
The first Saturday in May is World Naked Gardening Day! This year (2023), it falls on May 6 (tomorrow). And since we are living our lives...
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May 1, 20234 min read
Planting No Dig Potatoes
Growing potatoes probably qualifies as one of the vegetable gardener’s favorite pursuits. Because they are so easy to grow, you’ll find...
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Apr 26, 20233 min read
Things Never to Feed Your Chickens
Chickens are an excellent solution for reducing kitchen scraps and waste. They love to eat scraps from the kitchen. They can eat almost...
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Apr 18, 20236 min read
Companion Planting 101
Companion planting is a phrase frequently used in gardening circles. You’re likely already familiar with the concept but not the...
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Apr 5, 20238 min read
Beginners Guide to Stocking The Home Apothecary
If you’ve been thinking about introducing holistic health and wellness to your home, chances are you’ve thought about creating your own...
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Mar 31, 20234 min read
April Tasks for the Colorado Gardener
April is one of my favorite months in Colorado. The accumulated snow is starting to recede, giving way to budding life. Storms are...
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Mar 13, 202310 min read
The Pros and Cons of 20 Different Gardening Methods
The wide world of gardening has so many things to learn and know. For instance, did you know that there are 20 different gardening...
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Mar 8, 20235 min read
How to Raise Baby Chicks
Tending to a flock of baby chicks needn’t be difficult or elaborate. Their needs are pretty basic. They need continuous access to clean...
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Mar 1, 20238 min read
How to Start Plants From Seed
It may not actually be Spring, but for the gardener, it’s so close we can taste it (and our coming produce) already. That means it’s time...
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Feb 21, 20234 min read
What Breed of Chicken Should I Get?
Choosing the right breed or breeds for your flock is an important part of raising chickens. But, it can be an overwhelming prospect when...
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Feb 16, 20234 min read
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Laundry, it’s a fact of life. But, did you know that you can make a simple effective laundry detergent in less than 5 minutes from...
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Feb 12, 20238 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Soil Amendments
If you’ve followed along, you know our stance on soil. Good soil is the literal foundation of any successful garden. Quality soil teams...
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Feb 6, 20233 min read
Things to Consider Before Getting Chickens
Chickens make lovely productive pets and bring so much joy to their owners, as well as providing food for the table. But, chicken keeping...
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Feb 2, 20236 min read
Advice for Beginning Gardeners
Becoming a successful gardener is a skill that comes with a lot of practice and a healthy dose of trial and error. If you’re new to...
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Jan 31, 20233 min read
February Tasks for the Colorado Gardener
For Colorado Gardeners, February brings unpredictable weather that can try the patience of even the most imperturbable of gardeners. Our...
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Jan 25, 20233 min read
Why Should You Raise Chickens?
Are you thinking of getting chickens for the first time this year? That’s wonderful. There’s a lot to love about raising chickens. Before...
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Jan 22, 20237 min read
How to Plan a Garden
Whether you’re starting a garden for the first time, or you’ve been gardening for years, every good garden starts with a plan! However,...
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Jan 18, 20233 min read
How to Feed Eggshells to Your Chickens
Wait. Why exactly would I feed my chickens eggshells? I’m glad you asked! Chickens need calcium for healthy bones (just like humans,) and...
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Jan 9, 20235 min read
Preventing and Treating Frostbite in Chickens
A lot of the country has been experiencing below-average temperatures this winter. Even places that don’t normally freeze have been...
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Dec 23, 20223 min read
DIY Fire Starters
This year, we’ve started a new tradition of giving only handmade gifts to family and friends. We have a large family, and in years past...
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