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Pickled Summer Salad: A Southern Favorite
Summer Salad (sometimes called just pickled squash - which seems unfair to the peppers and onions) is just the best stuff for a side dish or relish tray on a hot summer day. It is cold, crisp, and tangy, and is A-maz-ing on hamburgers! While this is the traditional recipe, at least as I know it, really any summer veggies can be used; cucumbers, red or green tomatoes, zucchini, okra, radishes, even carrots (thinly slice or shredded) can be used. It's just a great way to pres

Cori
May 29, 20251 min read


Stewards of the Land: Why Small Farms Matter
When we bought this little piece of Oklahoma, our dream wasn't to become farmers. It was to create a healthier place—for wildlife, for pollinators, for the land itself, and for us. (Yes, I'm a tree-hugging hippie at heart.) We planted native species, improved habitat, and became a Certified Wildlife Habitat before we ever grew a single vegetable.

Cori
May 25, 20253 min read


New Kids at Tanglefoot Farm
Spring has brought new life to the farm—and a few big decisions, too. Our sweet tripod Mini-Nubian goat, Belle, delivered two gorgeous buckskin kids—a strong little buckling and a lovely doeling. We had hoped to keep the doeling, but unfortunately we missed the window for disbudding, and I don’t want to add horned goats to the herd. So, both of Belle’s babies will soon be looking for new homes where they can thrive. Blossom, our Nigerian Dwarf, gave us a showstopper of a buck

Cori
May 24, 20251 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Gardening: Fertility, Cultivation, and Organic Pest Control
At Tanglefoot Farm, we believe the very best way to Know Your Food is to grown at least some of it. Once you have a garden, it makes you more mindful of what real food is, and what goes into it. And just like that, you'll find yourself suddenly making different choices at the grocery store.

Cori
May 23, 20253 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Gardening: Seed selection and propagation
Starting your own seedlings is one of the most rewarding steps in gardening. It gives you a jumpstart on the season and allows you to grow exactly what you want — with stronger, more resilient plants.

Cori
Apr 27, 20252 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Gardening: Site and Soil Prep
The foundation of a thriving garden lies in selecting the optimal location and ensuring your soil is well-prepared. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you get started:

Cori
Apr 20, 20254 min read


How to be an HOA Rebel (and Still keep the Peace)
Here’s how you can nurture pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects—while still keeping your yard neat enough for the neighbors.

Cori
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Everything You Need to Know to Grow Winterberry
Winterberry is native to much of North America and thrives in zones 3-9. In this guide, we’ll explore the steps to plant and care for winter

Cori
Mar 4, 20253 min read
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