Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Outdoor Happens

Outdoor Happens

@outdoorhappens.bsky.social

260 followers 140 following 150 posts

🌿 Homesteading, gardening, and off-grid living. Because the best life happens outdoors! We’re a group of homesteaders and farmers sharing real-world tips on gardening, food, chickens, cows, and self-sufficiency. Join us! 🐓 OutdoorHappens.com/Newsletter

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Feb 4

Ready to unleash nature's magic? 🌿🌼 Discover the art of chaos gardening! 🌸 This stress-free method lets you repurpose old seeds & seedlings, embracing ecological harmony & witnessing nature's whimsy firsthand. Let chaos be your gardening ally! 🌻💚

#gardening

www.outdoorhappens.com/how-to-grow-...

How To Grow A Backyard Chaos Garden - The Easy, Stress-Free Gardening Method!

Welcome to our introduction to chaos gardening! Why should you study chaos gardening with us? Because it promises more than just vibrant blooms and tangled foliage. Chaos gardening is the easiest way ...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Sep 17

Who said roses are just for summer? 🌹 These 15 gorgeous cultivars will keep blooming into fall and autumn. Because apparently some flowers didn't get the memo about seasonal depression. 😅🍂 #Homesteading #Gardening #Roses #Autumn

www.outdoorhappens.com/15-gorgeous-...

15 Gorgeous Rose Cultivars That Bloom Well Into The Fall And Autumn!

You know that moment when summer's almost over, but you're not ready to say goodbye to your garden? That's when fall-blooming roses shine most. Forget the idea that roses are just for early summer! Wh...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Sep 14

🌱 How To Grow Delicious Figs

Fig trees grown from cuttings can fruit in just 1–2 seasons, while seed-grown trees take up to 6 years and may not taste like the parent. This guide shows how to shortcut your way to sweet success!

👉 www.outdoorhappens.com/how-to-grow-...

#Homesteading #Gardening #Fig

How To Grow Epic Fig Trees From Seeds Or Cuttings - The Ultimate Guide!

Ever wondered how to grow fig trees from seed, or if growing them from cuttings is way easier? Either way, you're in for a treat! Figs are the perfect homesteader's fruit. They're ancient, resilient, ...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Sep 11

🍁🌿 Autumn is secretly one of the best times to plant shrubs! Cool air + warm soil = happy roots before winter. From fiery foliage 🍂 to tasty berries 🫐 & buzzing pollinators 🐝, these 21 shrubs bring year-round beauty to your garden. 🌸🌳 #Homesteading #Gardening

www.outdoorhappens.com/21-epic-shru...

21 Epic Shrubs To Plant In Fall For Gorgeous Garden Color And Variety!

Autumn is secretly the best time to plant shrubs! Cool air, warm soil, and autumn rains create the perfect conditions for healthy root development before winter dormancy. So, let's explore the 21 best...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you so much for sharing!

🦋👐☀️

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Sep 5

🏡✨ Tired of nosy neighbors & mysterious drones ruining your backyard vibes? Time to create your own private paradise! 🌿 Here are 25 creative (and totally doable) hacks to boost your outdoor seclusion. Without going full hermit mode! 🙈🌳 #Homesteading

www.outdoorhappens.com/25-fun-ways-...

25 Fun Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Private And Peaceful Paradise - Without Going Full Hermit!

Want more backyard privacy? Then here are 25 hacks that can help. If you're tired of nosy neighbors peeking over the fence or that one drone that suspiciously hovers a bit too long, it's time

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 31

🐓✨ Have you ever seen a Blue Andalusian chicken? They're a relatively rare breed with metallic silver-blue plumage, acrobat energy, & egg-laying power. These rare Mediterranean marvels are part mystery, part beauty, all charm. 💙🏞️

#Chickens #Homesteading #Eggs

www.outdoorhappens.com/the-ultimate...

The Ultimate Blue Andalusian Chicken Breed Guide - Meet Spain's Elusive Yet Exquisite Birds!

It's our pleasure to introduce you to the Blue Andalusian chicken breed! It's Spain's silver-blue supermodel with feathers. These mysterious Mediterranean marvels strut beautifully, their metallic plu...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌿🍓 Tired of boring grass you can't eat? Plant edible groundcovers instead! Think sweet potato leaves, wild strawberries, and creeping thyme you can walk on. Your yard becomes dinner AND looks amazing! 🌱✨ Bees also love many of these! #Gardening #Homesteading

www.outdoorhappens.com/18-delicious...

18 Delicious Edible Groundcover Crops That Are Way More Beneficial Than Turfgrass!

Tired of staring at boring grass that does nothing but demand mowing? Your lawn might look pretty, but when's the last time you made dinner from your yard? It's time to ditch the decorative turf

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 24

Want an easy (and speedy) garden glow-up? Try these fast flowers. 🌸⚡️ These 21 lovely blooms grow wicked quickly + fill empty garden spots in no time. 🏡💐 Bonus: many attract bees & butterflies too - and keep them fed all season long. 🐝🦋 #Gardening #Homesteading

www.outdoorhappens.com/21-gorgeous-...

21 Gorgeous Garden Flowers That Grow Wicked Fast And Fill Empty Spots Quickly!

Tired of waiting an entire season to see your garden come to life? Then consider planting some of these gorgeous flowers that grow surprisingly fast! We've got the ultimate lineup of fast-growing flow...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 20

Forget trendy plants that fade in months! 🌱✨ These 16 heirloom houseplants live for decades... Some up to 100 YEARS! 🏠🌿 They're like the vintage wine collection of the plant world. They also get more precious and charming with age. 🍷💚 #Houseplants #Gardening

www.outdoorhappens.com/16-long-last...

16 Long-Lasting Heirloom Houseplants That Live For Decades - Some Up To 100 Years!

Read this guide if you want plants that last for a long time, often decades, and some up to a century! Unlike the trendy hothouse flowers that come and go with each season's Instagram posts,

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 19

Want more bees? 🐝 Then plant some of these trees! 🌳 They're secret weapons for pollinators! A single mature tree provides a super highway of nectar and pollen, supporting native bees, bumblebees, and butterflies in a big way. ✨🦋 #Pollinators #Gardening #Bees

www.outdoorhappens.com/17-beautiful...

17 Beautiful Pollinator Trees That Support Bees, Butterflies, And Wildlife!

Want more backyard bees? Then grow some of these trees! While most gardeners focus on flower beds, trees are the secret weapons in supporting pollinators. One mature tree delivers massive quantities o...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 15

Skip grocery store produce! 🛒❌ These 21 fruiting shrubs turn your backyard into a delicious buffet with zero fuss. Think fresh berries, exotic fruits & nuts growing right outside your door. Low maintenance, high reward = homesteader's dream! 🍓🌿✨ #Gardening

www.outdoorhappens.com/21-epic-and-...

21 Epic And Edible Shrubs That Produce Deliciously Sweet Fruit Without Fuss!

Fruiting shrubs are the ultimate low-maintenance, high-reward investment for any homesteader or gardener! Forget the grocery store produce aisle. Your backyard can become a delicious buffet with the r...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌸🌼✨ Check out these gorgeous reblooming perennials that flower again & again! 🌿💨 Why wait all season when you can have fast-growing blooms that transform your garden from drab ➡️ fab in no time? 🐝🦋 Bonus: bees LOVE them! 🌺💗 #Gardening #Flowers #Pollinators

www.outdoorhappens.com/15-epic-rebl...

15 Epic Reblooming Perennial Flowers That Bloom Multiple Times A Year!

Tired of flowers that put on one spectacular show and then call it quits for the season? Then grow some of these reblooming perennials! They're here to change your gardening game with extended blooms,...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 29

That bird is so cool!

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 29

🥬🌱 Want to grow crisp, tasty lettuce right in your own backyard garden? It's the perfect crop you can sow at the end of August for a yummy fall harvest! Skip the store and harvest freshness like a pro. 🥗✨ Grow some with us! #Gardening #Homesteading #Salad

www.outdoorhappens.com/how-to-grow-...

How To Grow Delicious Lettuce From Seed To Harvest For Epic Homemade Salads!

Learning how to grow lettuce from seed is one of gardening's most excellent confidence boosters. The best part is that these fast-growing salad crops practically leap out of the ground to reward your ...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 28

Good evening gardening folk!! Have you ever tried gardening... at night?! 🌙✨ Discover 21 stunning nighttime plants and flowers that light up moonlit gardens. They're perfect for midnight gardeners and night owls! #Gardening #Midnight #Homesteading

www.outdoorhappens.com/21-nighttime...

21 Nighttime Plants And Flowers For Moonlit Gardens - Midnight Gardeners And Night Owls Rejoice!

Welcome to the enchanting world of moonlit gardens, where the night blooms come alive and your backyard transforms into a nocturnal paradise! We've curated a list of 21 stunning nighttime plants and f...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ready to master the ancient art of bonsai? 🌳✨ Did you know you can turn almost ANY tree into a stunning bonsai masterpiece? We can show you how to transform ordinary nursery stock into living sculptures that bring zen and beauty to any space! 🎋🏡 #Gardening

www.outdoorhappens.com/how-to-grow-...

How To Grow Gorgeous Bonsai Trees In Pots From Seed Or Nursery Stock!

Curious about how to grow bonsai trees in containers or pots? This complete bonsai growing guide breaks down everything, including starting bonsai trees from seed, refining nursery stock into potted m...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 22

Also, we have some growing on a trellis. Those are perfect if you want a row of pole beans. Nice and neat!

(Beans aren't picky. And their tendrils work like magic. They will grab a hold of nearly anything, including nearby sunflowers and tomato plants, lol.)

The likely best option? Grow a variety!

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks so much for your kind words. You made our day!

We love all beans and grow a variety. I lost count of how many I have going right now. Probably 3 or 4 types! (A few bush and a few pole.)

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 21

No backyard? No problem! 🌱🍑 Grow your own mini food forest with these 14 potted fruit trees. They're ideal for patios, porches, & balconies. We highlight peaches & figs to some surprise dwarf varieties. You can grow these trees nearly anywhere!! 🍋🏡 #Gardening

www.outdoorhappens.com/14-best-frui...

14 Best Fruit Trees To Grow In Containers And Pots - Even On A Porch Or Balcony!

Who says you need acres of land to grow a backyard food forest? Not us! These 14 container-friendly fruit trees prove that delicious, homegrown harvests are possible, even on the tiniest patio or balc...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 19

Bunnies are so cool. I always feed them, secretly hoping to help their population skyrocket, lol. (Our little secret.)

But, it seems like even with my help, their numbers keep falling.

:(

Keep yours safe!!!

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 19

I swear I just had one of these in my house. I thought it was a giant grasshopper, lol. It's in my garden now.

(It was LOUD.)

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 17

These epic chickens used to be one of the premier farm birds in the USA.

But eventually, popular hybrids plus egg-laying powerhouses like Leghorns & Rhode Island Reds became more popular commercially.

That said, Ancona chickens are still superb and have epic personalities.

Have you ever seen one?

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 17

Meet the Ancona chicken! It's Italy's feathered rebel with attitude! 🐔✨ These striking speckled birds are the ultimate free spirits. They combine serious egg-laying skills with wild independence that makes them productive and charmingly challenging!

#Chickens

www.outdoorhappens.com/the-ultimate...

The Ultimate Ancona Chicken Breed Guide - Personality, High-Energy, And Delicious Eggs!

Say hello to the legendary Ancona chicken breed! It's Italy's mottled maverick that refuses to be tamed. This striking black-and-white speckled chicken is the ultimate free spirit of the poultry world...

www.outdoorhappens.com

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 17

Lucky!

It's been brutally hot and sunny here.

No rain.

Pumpkins + zucchini plants are getting wrecked, lol.

(Everything else is okay. For now.)

:)

Outdoor Happens @outdoorhappens.bsky.social · Jul 16

🌱🥒 We just published our ultimate guide to growing bush and pole beans, from seed to harvest! Think you missed your chance? Nope! There's still time to plant and savor your own backyard harvest. Fast, easy, fresh, and delicious! 🫛🌞 #Gardening #Homesteading

www.outdoorhappens.com/how-to-grow-...

How To Grow Bush And Pole Beans In Your Backyard Garden - From Seed To Harvest!

We can't believe it's already mid-July. Where did the gardening season go?! If you're feeling like you've missed the planting window, here's some good news. You still have plenty of time to plant bush...

www.outdoorhappens.com