For The Love Of Garlic
Last fall we set forth on a new gardening adventure. Garlic. The first batch that we planted on October 7th was growing so well we decided to throw some more cloves in the ground just to see what would happen…
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Last fall we set forth on a new gardening adventure. Garlic. The first batch that we planted on October 7th was growing so well we decided to throw some more cloves in the ground just to see what would happen…
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Seed fever has arrived at The Givens Grove. It’s a legit disease. Only those who have planted will understand what I mean. It starts the moment you grab your favorite seed catalog, mine happens to be Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, …
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So remember that post where I was scared to plant garlic for fear of failure? …….well the fear is still there, BUT so is the garlic! I’m so excited I could pinch myself. However, I still keep in the back…
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Probably my number one, go to, flavor booster. I put fresh garlic in literally everything. Well….. except maybe pancakes. But you get the idea. For three years I have wanted to take a stab at growing my own garlic. But…
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It’s that time of year. The time where you naturally assess your life and where you want to go. The possibilities are endless, literally. The span of your imagination is the only limitation you have. Well, your imagination and your…
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This is just a compilation of some of my bug-tastrophes. Maybe it will be of use to others fighting the battles. Reader beware: bugs were killed in the learning process that is gardening. Methods of how to kill said bugs…
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I am a lover of all things nice and neat. Most days, my life is anything but nice and neat. Apparently I am only capable of taking care of and cleaning up after myself. Doesn’t bode well for a family…
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In the years leading up to our move to The Givens Grove, I had read book after book on homesteading, organic gardening methods and the like. Never once actually getting to implement these awesome ideas floating in my head! I…
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We are Chad and Jessica Givens. Head of the Givens Clan. Permaculture newbies, novice homesteaders who are jumping in, getting dirty and loving it! Did I mention we love food!??!! …
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I started The Givens Grove blog for two reasons. The first being to document our family’s adventures. The second would be to share these adventures and the things we have learned to do with others, oh yeah… and of course…
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