There are SO many reasons why Ag education should be a top priority. The FFA organization is celebrating its 90th anniversary soon, and in that time has grown to 670,000 members. Obviously, Agricultural Education is nothing new. But as of late it has been widely …
This article describes some innovative planting techniques to increase the deer and wildlife population on our property. We plan to implement these crop layouts this year and can’t wait to see how it works out! One of the things that I truly enjoy about owning …
Oh, sweet honey. You may have heard it referred to as liquid gold, and this couldn’t be more accurate. Honey is one of nature’s most valuable gifts for so many reasons, and its uses go way beyond just sweetening your coffee. Here are 8 interesting …
Recycling is becoming ever more important as we struggle to manage our trash and recycling. It’s crucial to reuse and re-purpose materials whenever possible so in this article, I will show you an awesome recycling project that uses old tennis cans to make a tennis …
Are you thinking about starting a flower garden but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Let me tell you why YOU SHOULD! In this article, I will outline several benefits of starting your own flower garden. One of my favorite features of Thistle Downs …
Do you want to learn how to hatch your own baby chicks and ducklings? Then you’ve come to the right place! Follow aloong and you will hatch your own flock in no time. As my kids grew up on the farm, there was never a …
Do you have any mason jars lying around that you don’t know what to do with? Instead of getting rid of them, make a rustic mason jar lantern! These lanterns create a wonderful ambience and are very relaxing and nice to look at when winding …
Have you ever pulled a carton of eggs out of the fridge and had to wonder if they were still good or not? Whether you’re cooking, baking, or just plain starving, you need to know NOW. Luckily, I have the answer for you! In his …
In this article, I will walk you through how to grow, cure, and harvest your own garlic right in your backyard! Garlic has been used for centuries as food, as medicine, as a food preservative and in many cultures to ward off evil spirits, werewolves, …
How to Grow Microgreens: A Free 7-Step Guide Do you ever wish you could have a garden but just don’t have enough space for it? You should grow microgreens instead! With microgreens, you can have your very own vegetable garden sitting right on your windowsill …