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Holding Loss in One Hand and New Beginnings in the Other

I lost two of my beloved hens this weekend. An oversight by a human… and the raw instinct of two animals… collided into heartbreak. For three years, I took care of my beautiful Rhode Island Reds. They weren’t just a food source—they became part of everyday life here on the farmette. They free-ranged like they […]

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Hello, Zone 7b

When I moved from California to East Tennessee, one of the biggest adjustments—beyond the humidity and the lush green hills—was learning how to garden in an entirely new growing zone. In California, I was spoiled. I could grow vegetables nearly year-round, and the rhythm of the garden felt familiar and forgiving. Then came Zone 7B.

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