I didn’t like oatmeal, until I learned to toast it and cook it el dente like I love my pasta. What’s up with this overnight oats crew? Toasted oatmeal rocks.

Some of the signs of avian flu in backyard chickens are easier to recognize than others. Here’s the symptoms I’m watching for and where to get a chicken necropsy.

Here’s what I’m planting in my 1/4 acre garden this year. I’ve made one of these every year for the last four years and I’m slowly getting better. That said, I’m sure there’s still mistakes I’ll correct in next year’s plan.

The first table is a basic what, when and where for the different varieties.

The second table is filled out with what I expect to grow and when I expect it to be harvestable.

Published on Flagpole.com

March 1, 2023 — Although a clever acronym, G.O.A.T. denotes an undisputed greatness—something that the polarizing cloven-hoofed rascals do not own. Even goat owners like me are more likely to tell tales of vexing pranksters than placid, perfect plant-eaters. Goats require more attention than many other farm animals because of their attitudes, health and unwavering desire to escape any fencing.

Published in Hobby Farms magazine. (Behind a paywall)

July/August 2024 — You don’t need 100 head of cattle and acres of land to reap the benefits of rotational grazing. Portable electric fencing is a great small-farm tool for increasing soil fertility, taming some of the most stubborn weeds and feeding your animals all at the same time.

Published on WebMD.com

Oct. 29, 2024 — So you feel stuffy or a little feverish. What’s your move?

Published on WebMD.com

Oct. 29, 2024 — So you feel stuffy or a little feverish. What’s your move?

Published on Flagpole.com

June 26,2024 — Georgia summers—the times it doesn’t feel like living inside a post-workout armpit—can come with a hive of biting, buzzing insects. Here are some ways to keep the bugs out of your hair and make your time outdoors more enjoyable. 

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Jan. 31, 2024 — Where you’ll go for seeds likely will depend on what you’re looking for and how much money you can budget for your garden this year. If you’re just picking up one or two packets, shopping in a store is fine. Otherwise, you’ll likely get more interesting seeds by shopping online.