We got our yuca (cassava) cuttings the other day. They are planted in pots to grow root before we transplant them to their permanent spot! Have you ever had yuca before? It's a staple in the Dominican Republic, so I grew up eating it often at home.

What is your favorite form of composting? We love our worms. They are the pets that give back! They produce castings, which is one of the best forms of fertilizer! It's SO good it's called black gold.

This year we are starting seeds indoors. After some researching, I found the soil block method. We did't have to buy plastic cups or trays. We didn't even buy a soil blocker, but just formed the dirt with our hands and cut it with a knife! These are red onion seeds planted here. Other seeds will be

We are still enjoying the fruits of our labor! These are Japanese sweet potatoes. Super easy and pest resistant! The greens are also edible. Consider growing these in your garden this spring!

This week we have been hardening our spinach seedlings to transplant into our garden. Everyday we leave them out for a longer period of time. Seedling have to be hardened because they can get burned from the sun or knocked over by a gust of wind.

If you're thinking about planting potatoes, now is the time. We're in zone 8b so we need to plant early enough before it gets too hot. Last year we planted too late and they didn't do too well. This year we are planting red, purple and golden potatoes! Excited to see how they will do.

Now is the time to be planning your garden, wether you have 2 acres or a tiny back yard. I once heard someone say that the largest crop grown in America is the lawn, yet it can't be eaten. Cultivate something that gives you something in return. We are expanding our garden this year in preparation o

SNOW! This is a big deal because we don't usually get much snow here in North Texas. One of our lovely neighbors sent us this picture because we are not currently living on our land.