Living & Growing in Kentucky Zone 6 & 7
Real food from real dirt — Kentucky living with a purpose. I’m Erin. I grow vegetables, herbs and fruit in clay soil, bake sourdough, raise chickens and chase grandkids. Every post is backed by real research — UK Extension publications, books, and hands-on testing in my own backyard and few taste testers in my kitchen. No guessing, no Pinterest myths. Just what actually works in Kentucky.
“My husband was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and I was facing surgeries. Suddenly we were reading every label. That’s when growing our own food stopped being a hobby and became a purpose.”
— Erin, Bloom & Peck
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Grow
Chemical-free food in Kentucky clay — real zone 6 & 7 talk
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Eat
Garden-to-table meals, sourdough & grandma-style recipes
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Live
Intentional homesteading — chickens, community & giving back
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What I’m Growing, Cooking, and Building Right Now
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When to Plant Peppers in Kentucky — What I Learned the Hard Way
If you’re searching for when to plant peppers in Kentucky, you’re in the right place. I was not a hot pepper person until I learned to stuff them, wrap ’em in bacon, and grill them on the BBQ. But mainly, I grow them because my husband and son love the hot sauce I make. Growing…
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What to Plant in May In Kentucky – Zone 6 & 7 – What I’m Doing
If you’re searching for what to plant in May in Kentucky, you’re in the right place, and you are probably as excited as I am to dig in the dirt! May is THE month for Kentucky gardeners—frost risk is behind us, soil has warmed to 60°F+, and everything that’s been under lights finally goes outside.…
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What to Plant in April in Kentucky — Zone 6 & 7 – With Planting Calendar
If you’re searching for what to plant in April in Kentucky, you’re in the right place. April is the sweet spot for cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli—and the prep month for warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers. Here’s exactly what to plant this month in zones 6b, 7a, and 7b across Western, Central,…