Guys and girls, I’m beyond excited: It’s January, which means it’s about time to get some pepper and tomato seeds started! What better way to celebrate than to whip up a quick informational post for my fellow gardeners and homesteaders in zone 7a? If you’ve got your pepper and tomato seeds in hand, itching to

Last winter, we had unusually warm weather. It never got below 14°F, which was wonderful. In addition, it only got that low once. Just once! In our 7a zone in TN, that’s rather incredible. This fall? Well, I’m not so sure things are looking so great. Winter? I’m getting rather concerned about. I mean, not

Lavender is such a versatile, therapeutic herb on the homestead; it is also deeply cherished throughout the farthest reaches of the modern and ancient world, being used medicinally, aromatically, and cosmetically. In France, lambs were released to graze upon Lavender, as it is believed to make the meat of a lamb more fragrant and tender (more