by Rachel Slaughter | Sep 19, 2023 | Build It Up
Thanks to the Build It Up program, I’ve had the privilege of growing a fantastic garden this year and gaining knowledge about organic gardening and self-sustained food production. Providing my family with homegrown food over this growing season has been an incredibly... by Rachel Slaughter | Sep 12, 2023 | Build It Up
This year marked my third year growing a garden. I start dreaming of gardening on the heals of Christmas and New Years Eve. What will I grow? What shall I do differently this year? What worked for me and what didn’t work last year? Its an exciting time in my... by Rachel Slaughter | Sep 5, 2023 | Build It Up
“If this is food, what have I been eating?” ~ Peggy Hill. I reset my life a couple years ago, reassessed my priorities, mustered all our resources, and moved us back to the mountains. Next up was a safe, sustainable supply of food. I knew that much of what we were... by Rachel Slaughter | Sep 5, 2023 | Build It Up
Our family was absolutely ecstatic and blessed to be a part of the 2023 Build It Up Program. As this was our first year, we have thoroughly enjoyed every facet of this most educational program. Although I am a newly retired teacher, having taught for forty-three... by Rachel Slaughter | Aug 29, 2023 | Build It Up
Chickens, chickens everywhere! Last year was our first year gardening, and we learned quite a few lessons the hard way. What kind of foods to grow. The amount of foods we should plan on. How much space we actually need to grow the things we will eat. Most importantly...