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Lettuce, Lettuce Everywhere...or not?
I always get over excited in early spring when it’s time to start planting lettuce. I mean, there’s so much empty space to fill ….. and...

Carol McTier
Apr 12 min read
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Cabbage Time!
I love Spring and the rebirth of everything around us. Especially after long dreary winters with lots of rain. Mind you, I am not...

Carol McTier
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Is that the SUN??
After totally crazy years in 2020 and 2021, I am ready for some normal in 2022. Of course, so far that hasn’t happened. Rain, rain go...

Carol McTier
Jan 24, 20222 min read
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Seed Shortage?!?
As I am prepping for early planting in my seed trays, I am distressed to discover the shortage of seed availability. I logged online to...

Carol McTier
Dec 27, 20212 min read
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Garden Withdrawal - A Serious Disease
I really enjoy the holidays – most years. I will state that the past couple of years have not been atypical in any shape or form. ...

Carol McTier
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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Carol McTier
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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Flowers, Flowers everywhere, but which do I plant?
As a former florist owner, I love flowers. But I want practical flowers, not just pretty ones – although I like those too. There are so...

Carol McTier
Aug 23, 20212 min read
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The Three Sisters Garden
Many people have heard references to planting a Three Sisters Garden, but are unsure of what this entails. Here’s a little trivia and...

Carol McTier
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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With a Snip, Snip here and a Snip, Snip there...
Peaches are a fruit tree requiring annual pruning. While they don’t have to be cut heavily, they do need trimming to help maintain the...

Carol McTier
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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A Peach is a Peach is a Peach...right???
And the adventure of the peach orchard continues. After doing our research online and contacting our area County Extension Agent...

Carol McTier
May 31, 20212 min read
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Just Peachy!
Our newest endeavor…. Peach trees. Here’s how it happened. As I do every summer, I purchase peaches when they are in season and I see...

Carol McTier
May 3, 20212 min read
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It's Fall, Y'all!
I absolutely love the Fall. It is one of my favorite times of year. Cooler mornings, smelling cinnamon, making applesauce…just a great...

Carol McTier
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Spring? Summer? Fall? Winter?
Sometimes seasons can be so confusing! – especially if you live in Georgia! Well, it doesn’t really matter if the weather changes every...
Carol McTier
Jun 25, 20202 min read
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Selling to Local Businesses
As a small farmer, with limited time, money and growing space – you have to market your produce in multiple ways. My daughter, Hannah,...
Carol McTier
Jun 4, 20203 min read
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Spring Blossoms
I love the change of the season. I am always amazed when the Lord touches the earth and transforms everything that grows to suit the...
Carol McTier
May 14, 20202 min read
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Pandemic Proportions: COVID-19 and the Small Family Farm
Everyone is effected by the Pandemic in one way or another. Of course we stay home to protect ourselves and others. We wear masks at...
Carol McTier
Apr 23, 20203 min read
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Garlic? Why, of course!
Hannah and I decided to try our hand at growing garlic last year. I mean how hard can it be? I read a neat article on growing garlic in...
Carol McTier
Mar 26, 20202 min read
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Let's pick a posy!
During the summer months last year, my flower sales at the Farmer’s Market really took off. My husband was amazed at the number of...
Carol McTier
Feb 27, 20202 min read
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It's the Great Pumpkin...maybe?
This past year we tried something new. Hannah decided she wanted to feature white pumpkins along with her flowers in her wedding in...
Carol McTier
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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What's Pot Liquor?
I often tease my husband, Troy, about being a “pea baron”. He can get a little obsessive about his favorite veggie during planting...
Carol McTier
Sep 18, 20193 min read
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