Tomatoes

Can chickens eat tomatoes? Yes! Chickens love tomatoes! This tomato and chicken diet question brings me back to my early youth. Watching chickens roaming and foraging around the yard was always one of my favorite childhood pastimes in the countryside. I loved testing the things our chickens would eat. I would offer them anything we had …

One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how does thyme get along with other plants? It gets along surprisingly well. And – thyme also aids …

There’s nothing more satisfying about gardening than pulling the first ripe tomato of the season off the vine, still warm from the sun. But without adequate and bright energy from the sun, our tomatoes would be bland, watery, and flavorless. But how much sun do tomatoes need to ripen without splitting? Our comprehensive tomato sun requirements guide is about …

Classic crops, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and potatoes, are classics for a reason. Still, if you want to add some unusual, weird, and exciting colors and flavors to your garden, you might want to try some of these fruits and vegetables. Unusual and weird fruits and vegetables like black carrots, snake beans, Jerusalem artichokes, horned …

The best container tomatoes to grow in pots! For most homesteaders, fresh garden tomatoes will come at the top of their list of yummy garden crops to sow and grow. And if I could only grow one thing in my garden, it would be tomatoes! Tomatoes are so flavorsome and versatile, and a backyard garden …

Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut salt & vinegar chips to preserved mushrooms, we’ve collected them all.  I really love pushing appliances to their limits and using them to their full …

Cherry tomatoes are a delicious and versatile addition to any garden or kitchen. And they can be grown indoors or out. We’ll share our best tips for growing cherry tomatoes in pots! So – if you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-grow garden crop, cherry tomatoes might be just the thing. We also have …

With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have enough food being produced and sold every day, the current crisis has reminded most of us of the possibility that shelves at the local grocery store may one day be …

When you are determining what to plant in June, it is important to take a range of environmental factors – including your USDA planting zone – into account.  Depending on where you live in the US, June can be the beginning of the outdoors growing season, or mark the beginning of the warm summer harvesting …

There is no hard and fast rule about when to harvest tomatoes, as it depends on your climate and the type of tomatoes you are growing. Luckily – we have a few tricks and trips to ensure you harvest your tomato at the right time. No matter the cultivar! Let’s look at when to reap …

Much like cherry tomatoes, the gardening season in Ontario is small but sweet. However, a well-organized gardener will find plenty of opportunities to grow abundant produce at home in Ontario. So – which are the best vegetables to grow in Ontario and other cold climates? And – what do you need to know about the Ontario growing …

Winter is here! And, you have a good crop of tomato plants. So you are asking yourself, will they make it through the cold season? Or – maybe you want to plan a tomato crop that lasts year-round, so you’re wondering what to do with tomato plants in winter – can tomato plants survive the …

If you have a sloped garden, it is very likely that you will consider putting in some retaining walls. Make it beautiful with these stunning cascading plants for retaining walls! Cascading plants are also gorgeous in hanging baskets – hang one everywhere; the patio, the bathroom, the bedroom! Retaining walls can be a great way …

Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you consume fermented foods because it will receive an abundance of healthy probiotics, which are live microorganisms that call your digestive tract home. The same principle applies to tomatoes. If they are …

Have you noticed that the cost of groceries is skyrocketing these days? We’re worried that the cost of food is only going to increase! We’ve been ranting about the increased cost of bacon, eggs, chicken, coffee, milk, sugar, and beef for the last few months on Outdoor Happens. That’s why we’re excited to brainstorm 5 of the best …