September 2, 2022
From Florida to The Funny Farm
Goodbye Florida I know, I know. You have questions. Did we really say we moved from Florida to a Funny Farm in Iowa? Why in…
October 27, 2023
Profit From A Roadside Stand
Picture this: you plant a garden that produces far more tomatoes (or other vegetables/fruits) than your family could ever eat. You could spam your coworkers…
August 15, 2023
Safely Massacre Hemlock
This post details how you can safely massacre hemlock that you find in your own yard while avoiding mistakes I made!
July 5, 2023
You Need a Backpack Flame Weeder
Tired of hand-weeding your garden? You need a backpack flame weeder. Learn how they work and why you want one here!
June 6, 2023
All-American Sterilizer for Mushroom Production
Sterilization of Substrate for Mushroom Production The All-American Sterilizer is touted as the gold standard for home mushroom production. If you're looking into growing your…
April 3, 2023
Choose the Right Gourmet Mushroom
The growing popularity of gourmet mushrooms is exciting to us! We enjoy seeing new varieties at our local farmer's markets and/or grocery stores and want…
March 27, 2023
Grow King Trumpet Mushrooms in Jars
This post details how to grow king trumpet mushrooms in jars. If you talk to any number of mushroom enthusiasts, you will likely hear many…
Goodbye Florida I know, I know. You have questions. Did we really say we moved from Florida to a Funny Farm in Iowa? Why in…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsSeptember 2, 2022
In this post I will advocate for growing oyster mushrooms in jars. If you talk to any number of mushroom growing enthusiasts, you will likely…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsMarch 4, 2023
King Trumpet Risotto is the ultimate meatless comfort food. You can disagree, but I recommend you don't do so until trying this recipe. The pan-fried…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsFebruary 25, 2023
There are many reasons to make garden-fresh enchiladas. Perhaps you have been working on adding more vegetables to your diet. Maybe you have a garden…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsFebruary 25, 2023
Like many who grew up in the Midwest, I love soup in the winter. I also love the convenience of simmering food in a slow…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsFebruary 18, 2023
An Assorted Pick
How to Grow Jewels of Opar
Jewels of Opar (talinum paniculatum), also called pink baby's breath, is a hardy succulent with bright green leaves. I had never heard of it prior…
How to Make King Trumpet Risotto
King Trumpet Risotto is the ultimate meatless comfort food. You can disagree, but I recommend you don't do so until trying this recipe. The pan-fried…
