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October 1, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

They say every rose has its thorn, and ouch! They’re not joking! The garden may look like paradise, but it can hide a few hazards among those roses. If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably experienced a few scratches, strains, and stings along the way. Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy nature, but it can be tough on…
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September 19, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Ahh, September in the garden—I feel the last lingering touches of summer—picking rosy-ripe tomatoes and filling baskets with beans in the warm sunshine. But fall is nearly here, as evidenced by the shorter days, chilly evenings, and pumpkin-spiced everything, everywhere. It’s time to wind down the summer growing season. You’ll notice I didn’t say the entire garden season – for…
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September 5, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

You’ve probably seen the meme with the guy holding his first homegrown tomato and saying it only cost him $157. Hilarious, right? But if you’re a gardener, you know there’s some truth to it. Gardening is an investment in seeds, soil, equipment, and time. Unfortunately, like everything else, the cost of growing a garden is, well, growing. Whether it’s a…
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August 29, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Garlic isn’t just a kitchen staple—it’s a touch of garden magic wrapped in papery skin. Whether you roast it until buttery-sweet, mince it into a zesty pasta sauce, or braid it into a rustic display, garlic deserves its superstar status. But here’s the thing: once you taste homegrown garlic, you’ll see that the grocery store version is like a faded…
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Aw, dang it. We had to say goodbye to Licorice today. She had a prolapsed vent, but wasn't egg-bound. Most likely a tumor. She was a beautiful hen; a Midnight Majesty Maran, with glossy black feather tinted metallic green. A great layer, too. Our first to produce. Fly over the rainbow bridge to a field full of chicken delights. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Aw, dang it. We had to say goodbye to Licorice tod Aw, dang it. We had to say goodbye to Licorice today. She had a prolapsed vent, but wasn't egg-bound. Most likely a tumor. She was a beautiful hen; a Midnight Majesty Maran, with glossy black feather tinted metallic green. A great layer, too. Our first to produce. Fly over the rainbow bridge to a field full of chicken delights. ❤️
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