10 Tips for Keeping a Clean Chicken Coop January 16, 2022 Keeping chickens is straightforward and easy, once you know what to do and what your feathered flock needs. But if you neglect a few…
Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 If you’ve ever struggled to get certain seeds to sprout—especially native perennials, trees, or cold-hardy herbs—you’re not alone. Some seeds come with built-in dormancy…
Make your own Fertilizer for Vegetables January 3, 2022 Fertilizers have become so expensive. And there are so many to choose from. I’m often asked if there’s a way to make your own…
Making Compost Tea – Beneficial or Not? October 5, 2021 As the weather starts to turn cooler and fall approaches, I turn my attention to the compost. This is because I have a little…
6 Things Every Backyard Chicken Coop Should Have September 17, 2021 If you are considering building your own coop or converting one from an existing structure, you may be thinking about what exactly is involved….
How Much Work Are Backyard Chickens REALLY? August 11, 2021 How much work are chickens you ask? When my niece first met our chickens, she was enamored. Their sweet nature, happy-go-lucky attitude, and the…
Growing Your Own Rabbit Garden May 10, 2021 So, you have your herb garden, and your veggie garden. You may have a salsa garden or even a beer garden. So… why not…
Micro-Farming: The New Trends, Benefits, and Tips for Success April 21, 2021 Much has been written over the past year about urban farming. And for good reason. Urban farming allows city and suburb-dwellers to make sustainable…
Fun and Healthy Protein-Packed Homemade Chicken Treats – Recipe February 2, 2021 I like to make my own homemade chicken treats. This helps me use up kitchen scraps and keeps them out of the trash. Plus,…
Why Rabbit Poop Makes the Best Fertilizer February 1, 2021 We love our rabbits! They add wonderful diversity to the landscape, and are sweet pets. But my favorite thing about our long-eared friends? Their…
