Mostly healthy and an easy, no-bake recipe – yes please! Don’t be fooled by the chocolate coating, under the sweet chocolate they are packed with goodness, and wholesome, filling whole grains & protein. These power balls are sweet enough to satisfy even the sweetest of sweet tooth and will help you power through the afternoon. …
Liz
I love a good frittata! My hubby got me some gorgeous enameled cast iron pans and this is one of the first meals I tried out with the skillet. It was so yummy! I think an excellent addition to this recipe would be some diced tomatoes to compliment the spice of the sausage (maybe …
The biggest factor in having a successful gardening season is to plan ahead! Late winter, when your beds are snoozing under a blanket of snow is the perfect time to lay the framework for an amazing gardening season. Your garden planning is going to look different depending on where you live. Here in New England, we …
Did you know that over half the breeds of chickens in America are on the endangered list? How is it possible that an animal that most of us think of as commonplace, be endangered? With the popularity of industrialized farming, the small family farms have gradually fallen away. With them have fallen the wonderful variety …
Most commercial dog shampoos are almost exclusively made from synthetic ingredients. They might throw in a natural extract or two so their marketing team can tout it as a “natural” product, but don’t be fooled, those extracts are usually pretty low down on the ingredients list. Just to name a few of the nasty ingredients commonly …
I love using the deep litter method for coop maintenance! Not only does it save you time but when properly implemented it gives you rich garden compost material, can help keep your flock healthy, and can even help keep them warm in winter. What is Deep Litter Method? Essentially, it is when you allow manure & …
What is GI Stasis? Gastro-Intestinal Stasis is inactivity (stasis) of the digestive system. Rabbits have special digestive systems Rabbits are herbivores, herbivores that eat a very high fiber diet which would be too hard for many animals to digest. Because of this, their bodies have a special “sac” in between their small & large intestines called …
Do you want to start a garden but are overwhelmed about how to start? Let me introduce you to a system that is perfect for small spaces called square foot gardening. I think this is a great way to garden for someone who is just getting started. If you are a beginning gardener, click here …
Starting a raised bed garden can be an expensive prospect. You can buy a ready made kit, many of them topping out well over $100 per bed. I make my own raised beds, read on to see how you can make a raised garden bed for under $30! It’s easy and doesn’t require any special …
The winter chill has settled over New England. This is the season where I worry about my flock the most. In my head I know they are fine out there in their God given cozy feather down coats, but in my heart I want to give them some fuzzy blankets and scarves! Most standard size …