Easy Ways to Start Preserving Your Harvest
At Merry Meadows Farm, we take pride in growing fresh, high-quality produce, but we also know that not everything can be eaten right away. Preserving food allows us to extend the harvest and enjoy farm-fresh flavors throughout the year. Whether you have a small backyard garden or a working homestead, food preservation is an essential skill […]
Why and How to Start a Worm Farm At Home
Worm farming, often referred to as vermicomposting, is a method where various species of worms are used to decompose organic waste. This natural form of composting not only turns kitchen scraps into valuable, nutrient-rich compost but also presents a myriad of other benefits. At its core, worm farming is more than just about recycling; it’s […]
I’ll Take Your Garden and Raise You a Bed
How and Why to Build Raised Beds for Your Garden Gardening is, hands down, one of the best skills that you really should start building now. Notonly will gardening provide nutrients to you and your loved ones, it will alleviate daily stress,provide low impact exercise, it’s inexpensive, and it’s a fun hobby! Whether you live […]