Growing Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes

Close up of a green tomato on the vine.

There are two main types of tomato plants: determinate and indeterminate. I often get asked how to tell if a variety is a determinate or an indeterminate tomato, what types of tomatoes are indeterminate, and should you prune them? Let me clear up the confusion around these gardening terms and I’ll share some tomato tips […]

The Case For Cast Iron

Cast iron pans stacked on a wooden counter.

Wondering if you should take the leap into cooking with cast iron? Keep reading as I make my case for cast iron cookware, share the incredible benefits of cooking with cast iron, dispel common myths about cast iron, as well as share my favorite cast iron cookware.  When I began adulting as a young 20 […]

Raising Meat On the Homestead (Answers to Frequently Asked Questions)

Mama pig and baby piglets walking.

Planning is a critical piece of successfully raising your own meat on a homestead. There is a lot to consider from choosing which animals to raise, to knowing how much feed it takes, to estimating your investment cost. Jeremiah and I wanted to create an informative resource about raising meat on the homestead to help […]

How to Grow Salad Greens in the Winter

A hand picking some baby greens.

One thing I hate paying full price for at the grocery store is salad greens. They are so easy to grow and come to maturity in just a few weeks. I want to have fresh homegrown salad greens for my table all winter long too. No matter where you live, every home needs a small […]

Where to Buy Heirloom Seeds

Woman holding seed packets and a cup of coffee.

I’m sharing where I like to buy heirloom seeds based on my review of the company, packaging, germination rate, and ease of website use.

My Seed Shopping Method

Woman holding seed packets and a cup of coffee.

Knowing which seeds to order and from where can be overwhelming. Let me share my seed shopping method with you for easy seed shopping!

Garden Planning Basics (How to Plan Your Garden)

Woman sitting in a garden.

Planning your garden out ahead of time is crucial to having a successful growing season. There are tips and tricks on how to layout your garden plan that you don’t want to overlook. I’m sharing my best tips on how to plan your garden, direct sowing vs. seed starting, growing seasons and so much more.