I’m used to being outnumbered by little ones on a daily basis. So coming up with fun and new ways to celebrate their special day once a year, can be quite the challenge. But this year really exceeded any of…
This Week in the Hollow No. 6- “Raised Bed Gardening”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. Next month will be 7 years since signing on the dotted line to claim our little homestead in the…
Back to Basics: Taking Back Our Daily Bread
“Back to Basics” is a new weekly series that focuses on preparedness and simple practical life skills to help inspire you on your natural living journey. It seems like I have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen these…
Simple Tips for Making Cast Iron Skillets Work For You
We started cooking with cast-iron back in 2012, before we purchased our homestead in the hollow. While in the process of searching for our property, we came across the Lodge Cast Iron store in South Pittsburgh, TN. We had already…
This Week in the Hollow No. 5- “Unfiltered”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. A couple of years ago, I started our “This Week in the Hollow” series. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances,…
How to Use the “Florida Weave” Technique to Trellis Your Tomatoes
I look forward to learning new gardening techniques each year. This year is no exception and it’s only the start of planting season, here in middle TN. (smile) Some years, have produced more fruit (literally) than others. My love of…