Grow Your Own: A Simple Kitchen Scrap Garden for West Virginia Homes

In West Virginia, we know the value of making things last and getting the most out of what we have. That spirit extends beautifully to the kitchen, where you can easily turn everyday food scraps into a thriving little garden right on your windowsill! It’s not about fancy gourmet meals, but about fresh, accessible greens …

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Old hens still got it! Occasionally.

When you first get your hens once they begin laying they will do so just about every day their first year. Then they start slowly down. It’s very normal.  My old girls lay about every two or three days. My olive-egger lays less than that. Her beautiful green eggs are a happy break from all …

Peas Please

Have you ever tried to grow peas? I have a couple batches of plants started, some inside and some outside.  The inside peas are about eight inches tall as I write. The outside peas have just broken ground.  Peas are an annual vegetable, cool weather lover, and member of the pulse plants. Pea pods are …

Make Vanilla Extract

Today I managed to decant some vanilla extract I started last year, start some vanilla sugar, and lemon extract. I also made two loaves of wheat bread.  Vanilla extract is easily made, but not cheap.  Vodka is the generally preferred alcohol for beginners. You can then start trying various types to craft a unique blend. …