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[24 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Go Local: Spotlight on Johnson’s Backyard Garden

Please enjoy this post borrowed from An Austin Homestead:
A dark pre-dawn sky welcomed me to my “day off” last Friday as i prepared to drive …

Recipes »

[23 Mar 2011 | One Comment | ]
Recipe: Roasted Cabbage and Kale Chips

I developed this cabbage recipe by attempting to make cabbage ‘chips’ the same way i make kale chips. It didn’t turn out the way i’d …

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[16 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Chicken Basics Series, Volume 3: The Importance of Diet

In this final (for now) installment of our chicken basics series, I’d like to address some points about the importance of a healthy diet for …

Pests, Tools and Techniques, Troubleshooting »

[15 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Harlequin Havock!

On first glance, the swarm of brightly colored beetles on your cole crops look like ladybugs or some other beautiful and friendly insect.
Not so, I’m …

Recipes »

[9 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Spring is Egg Season

It’s almost the first day of Spring, and the longer days are inspiring my girls to lay lay lay! Hurray! After a long few Winter …

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[7 Mar 2011 | One Comment | ]
Chicken Basics Series: Volume 2, Health & Maintenance

Chickens are SO easy. They require about 10 minutes a day, daily with occasional ‘check ups’ that can easily be fit into your weekend’s chores. …

Our Garden, Tools and Techniques, Veggies »

[3 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Carrots and Onions: Fertilize and Thin

Like most vegetables, carrots and onions need some maintenance after the initial planting.
Carrots
It’s pretty easy to plant a wide swath of carrots. Sprinkling the tiny …

Our Garden, Tools and Techniques, Uncategorized, Veggies »

[1 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]
Cut and Come Again

Cut and Come Again is a term used for veggies that can be harvested periodically throughout the season. Kale, lettuce, spinach, chard, herbs and even …