Spring is on the way and with it comes baby chickens. If you’re looking for a variety of new chicks for your backyard flock, look no further than your local Zamzows! All 12 Zamzows locations have a variety of baby chickens on the way. We only order “pullets” so you’re almost guaranteed to get a laying hen! Don’t get tricked by a “straight run.” Straight Runs have a 50% chance of being a rooster, which you may not be able to keep!

Winter can be a stressful time for our dogs and cats. Especially when they need to stay outside for awhile. Keeping them comfortable when the temperatures drop presents some specific challenges we should address.

As natural foods and sourced ingredients continue to become an increasing priority nationwide, raising “backyard” chickens is likewise gaining popularity. So-named for the convenience of maintaining a flock of typically 1-4 hens in a small-scale setting, such as in the backyard of a residential property.

Raised beds are very versatile and easy to use. A raised bed allows you to easily control your soil mixture so that you can always have the proper soil for your plants. As you customize the soil mixtures in your raised beds, you can improve soil drainage and soil compaction, this being the most important advantage. This is very important, especially with the high alkaline, clay soil that we deal with here in our area.

"Thatch” is the build up of dead grass material right at soil level. Grasses that reproduce from rhizomes are the biggest contributors to thatch build up.

There comes a time in every gardening season when all the plants are planted.  All the vegetables tended.  This time of year comes so much faster than we ever realize.  For organic and natural gardeners the options for getting plants to put out that little extra is very limited. What if I could show you a way to feed your plants naturally and you would see miracle-like results?

We love these comforting sweet and sour meatballs because they’re the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, with tender meatballs coated in a rich pineapple-infused sauce. Whether you're looking for an easy snack to satisfy cravings or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your holiday party, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Plus, they’re just as irresistible served over rice for a cozy, complete meal!

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of autumn squash soup to capture the season’s cozy, comforting spirit.

Making these pumpkin whoopie pies is as fun as it is delicious! With warm spices, soft pumpkin cookies, and a creamy filling, each step brings you closer to a fall-inspired treat that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re scooping dough or sandwiching the cookies together, it’s a hands-on, rewarding recipe that fills your kitchen with the cozy aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Plus, decorating the cookies with the rich cream cheese frosting is a fun way to get creative! These whoopie pies are perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weekend baking project.