Chicken Eggs Versus Duck Eggs Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD On my farm here in Collinsville, I raise both ducks and chickens. Neither lay as many eggs during the winter, but as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, our birds’ egg production is...
Why include farming on a food and medicine page? The connection between food and good health is easy to see. But many of you may wonder why a doctor would care about farming. Why include sustainable growing, regenerative farming and permaculture on a health and...
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Nutrition has always fascinated me. As a doctor and a farmer, I’ve learned quite a bit about eggs, because I raise hens on my property, and eggs are a staple of my own diet. For those who can tolerate them (they are a common dietary...
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale Lemon balm, scientific name Melissa officinalis, is so easy to grow, it is almost foolproof. Like most other members of the mint family, lemon balm spreads easily after it becomes established. It does well...
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale Stinging Nettle, scientific name Urtica dioica, and commonly known as nettles, has a long history of folk usage for food and medicine. For hundreds of years, nettles have been used to treat lung issues....
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale When it comes to gardening, I am addicted to composting and mulching; I love mulch! I also have a fondness for all-natural materials and the understated beauty they have. To me, there is something...
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Editing and Photography by: Breanne Brazeale Alabama is not only beautiful; it is also incredibly rich in its biological diversity! I am so fortunate to call this place home. Over the years, I have learned that my property on...
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale October 1st was the 15th anniversary of opening my clinic, Wills Valley Family Medicine, in Collinsville, AL. I can hardly believe it has been 15 years! The following is a story I have often told. The...
Written by: Breanne Brazeale Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD It’s no secret that we here at AgroshareMD are big fans of gardening and food self-sufficiency. But not everyone has the time, land or opportunity to grow their own. Foraging can be a great way...
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale Or, how can you manage any other project that you and your partner are not on the same page about? I bought a farm over 16 years ago when I was single, but was dating my current partner. Determined to make...