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Hot Weather Garden Survival: How to Protect Your Summer Crops
Beat the Texas heat! Learn how to protect your summer garden with shade, compost tea, smart watering, and more.

Melissa Stokes
May 262 min read
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Effective Organic Pest Control Strategies for Central Texas Gardens
Pests in the garden? We’ve got answers.
From fire ants and squash bugs to snakes and stink bugs, we’re breaking down how to protect your Central Texas garden the natural way—no harsh chemicals, just smart strategy.
Learn how beneficial bugs, simple traps, and old-school tricks can turn your garden into its own pest-fighting ecosystem.

Melissa Stokes
May 192 min read
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Learn How to Affectively and Affordably Grow Topsoil in Sand Loam
Ditch the Raised Beds: Grow Better in Central Texas Sandy Soil
Think raised beds are the only way to garden in Central Texas? Think again. If you're working with sandy soil, your biggest challenge isn’t drainage—it’s holding onto water and nutrients. This week, we’re diving into simple, low-cost ways to build rich topsoil right in the ground using organic matter you can often get for free. Discover how to grow a thriving garden without the extra lumber and cost—read the full

Melissa Stokes
May 122 min read
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Easy Crops for Zone 8 That Even Beginner Gardeners Can Grow Successfully
Easy Crops for Zone 8 That Even Beginner Gardeners Can Grow Successfully

Melissa Stokes
May 43 min read
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Cultivating Life: How We Practice Biodynamic Farming at Saving Face Farm
Ever wondered what it means to farm with the moon? 🌙

Melissa Stokes
Apr 242 min read
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Embracing Delays on the Farm: Highlights from This Week
Embracing Delays on the Farm: Highlights from This Week

Melissa Stokes
Apr 182 min read
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Spring Update from Saving Face Farm: Strawberry Fields and Chilly Nights
Spring Update from Saving Face Farm: Strawberry Fields and Chilly Nights

Melissa Stokes
Apr 32 min read
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The Story Behind Saving Face Farm
Our family was not blessed with the opportunity to grow up in an amazing agricultural community , surrounded by the knowledge and...

Melissa Stokes
Mar 142 min read
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Biodynamic Farming Practices to Enhance Your Harvest
Are you looking to enhance your harvest and boost the productivity of your farm or garden? Biodynamic farming practices might just be the...
savingfacefarm
Feb 272 min read
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Explore Comanche's Best Market Garden and Farm Homestead
Are you looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and enjoy fresh, locally sourced produce? Look no further than the hidden gem...
savingfacefarm
Feb 272 min read
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Join Our Farm Tours and Classes for a Sustainable Experience
Are you looking for a hands-on experience in sustainable farming practices? Look no further than Saving Face Farm! Located in the...
savingfacefarm
Feb 271 min read
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