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More than a Weed- Plantain

Plantain has been used medicinally since it arrived here in the United States back in the 1700s

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It’s Still Early for Most Planting

Houseplants and most garden vegetables will have you asking, Are we there yet?, this time of year. If it is still dipping below 50* at night, I’m afraid the answer is not quite.

Apr 172 min read

Growing Sweet Potatoes, From Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are easy to grow, free to low-cost to start and can be stored for months. Now to how to get started-

Mar 283 min read

The Campbell Family Farm

It’s not about wanting to live in the past, it’s about wanting to live better in the present.

Mar 204 min read

Starting Seeds Indoors in February

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, asparagus, and some herbs and flowers can all be started inside now.

Feb 214 min read

Raising Chickens Despite Bird Flu

We’re being smart about this, but we’re not getting rid of our chickens.

Jan 282 min read

Lessons From 2024

While we learned plenty of what to do differently in 2025, there are a few things we did better compared to the year before.

Jan 94 min read

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The lovely crocus is always the first flower of the year. Planted randomly throughout the front yard, finding these tiny colorful flowers is akin to a daily Easter egg hunt.

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More than a Weed- Plantain

It’s Still Early for Most Planting

Growing Sweet Potatoes, From Sweet Potatoes

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More than a Weed- Plantain

It’s Still Early for Most Planting

Growing Sweet Potatoes, From Sweet Potatoes

The Campbell Family Farm

Starting Seeds Indoors in February

Raising Chickens Despite Bird Flu

Lessons From 2024

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