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DIY Grow Light for Seedlings

How to Build an Easy DIY Grow Light for Seedlings

Have you ever started your growing season with glee, only to be disappointed by spindly, weak seedlings? Don’t give up!  You might be missing one critical factor in your seed-starting process: light.  You can fix that problem by building an easy DIY grow light for seedlings.  Simple, affordable parts from your local hardware store will [...]

Creature Cups by Yumi Yumi

Make Your Morning Coffee More Fun

Creature Cups by Yumi Yumi give you an extra jolt with your morning coffee — but it’s not from caffeine!

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Helpful Resources for Seed Starting & Spring Garden Planning

Garden planning can be daunting, especially when you’re a newbie.  What to plant?  When should I start it indoors?  When to transplant?  What the heck is an average last frost date?  These resources make it easy to know exactly what you should plant and when for your region.  

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Slow-Carb Treat: Easy Peanut Butter Cups

Yep, you can have your peanut butter cup and eat slow carb, too!  Today, a slow carb recipe adapted from one of my favorite sites, The Stone Soup: guilt-free peanut butter cups.  They’re a super easy, antioxidant-packed, über delicious addition to the slow carb lifestyle.

August 12th Harvest @ The Petite Farmstead

Friday harvest @ The Petite Farmstead

After a late start with a wet, cold, rainy spring, we’re finally starting to see some veggies here at The Petite Farmstead.