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Meet The Hens!
Yes, we have hens! When my son was 2 years old, we got our first 4 hens. He had helped up build our chicken coop from pallet wood, and loved running …
Foraged, Tropical, Stinging Nettle Smoothie
Don’t let its sting scare you away, the stinging nettle packs a powerful nutritional punch and is a tasty addition to many recipes. Use it in …
Sustainable Gardening Ideas
Save money, water, and energy with these eco-friendly gardening ideas that are easily put into practice. With the warmer weather finally arriving, …
Quick, DIY, Origami Flower Pots From Recycled Newspaper
Quick and easy, making your own newspaper pots is a sustainable way to start your garden. Because they’re biodegradable, they can be planted …
Homemade Solar Water Heater
Making a homemade solar water heater for your pool is relatively easy and inexpensive. Learn how to make one just in time for spring. Do you need a …
Foraging for Teas
Foraging for teas is a fun, inexpensive activity that allows you to try using plants in a new way and appreciate the “weeds” in your …
Want an Easy Way to Keep Predators Away from Your Chickens?
After the tragic loss of one of our first four hens to our evil hen predator, Kahlúa, we needed a way to make sure that an incident like that …
Fruit Ice Cubes: Freezing Fruit for Smoothies or Baby Food
Making fruit ice cubes for smoothies and homemade baby food is the best way to freeze excess fruit so it doesn’t take up excess room in your …