Author: Erin
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Best Chickens for a Kentucky Homestead: What I Learned from My First Craigslist Flock
With egg prices doing what they do, the questionable things big commercial producers put into chicken feed, and wanting to control exactly what goes into our bodies — I’ve been keeping laying hens since 2013. I wanted to find Best Chickens for a Kentucky Homestead. But when we moved to our Kentucky homestead, everything felt…
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Companion Plants for Thyme — What I Actually Grow Together in My Kentucky Garden
Thyme is one of the best companion plants you can grow in a Kentucky garden. In Zone 7a it grows well with tomatoes, broccoli, beets, peas, radishes, and strawberries — repelling cabbage worms, hornworms, and whiteflies while attracting pollinators. I grow it in containers, raised beds, and in the ground across my Adair County homestead.…
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When to Plant Beets in Kentucky — What I Did Wrong and What I’m Trying This Year
Last year I grew beets. They were pitiful. If you are searching When to Plant Beets in Kentucky, here are some facts and my growing experience. I planted Detroit Dark Red in my raised bed, watched them come up, and then basically neglected them. Not enough water. Not enough fertilizer. The roots stayed small and…
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What to Plant in June in Kentucky — What I’m Actually Growing (Zone 7a Homestead)
If you are searching for what to plant in June in Kentucky you are in the right place. June is the month the garden really starts to feel like it’s working. Everything you started in February, March, April and May is either in the ground, climbing something, or about to give you something to eat.…
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Easy Sourdough Discard Biscuits and Sausage Gravy for Two
Some birthdays call for reservations. This one called for a cast iron skillet. These sourdough discard biscuits and sausage gravy for two started as a birthday morning solution. My husband wanted something special but wasn’t feeling like going out — so I did what any homestead spouse does. I looked at what I had. My…
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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,…
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When to Plant Cucumbers in Kentucky — What I Learned After Two Seasons
I’m starting cucumber seeds today — April 12th, up here on the ridge. Epic 4-cell trays, heat mat on, Homemade Pickles seeds from Epic Gardening going in. I really love growing cucumbers in Kentucky. The very first time, I had no idea what I was doing. I figured it out as I went, made some…
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When to Plant Cantaloupe in Kentucky — What I Learned on My Ridgetop
In 2025, I missed the window when I searched for When to plant cantaloupe in Kentucky. Instead, I bought cantaloupe transplants from my local Amish nursery. Stuck them in the ground, trained them up the trellis, and figured I’d see what happened. What happened was cantaloupe — more than I expected, actually, because I didn’t…