Urban homesteading on a regular lot in the suburbs of Atlanta. Six years of backyard chickens — started with seventeen, down to three, and there’s a story behind every one. A garden I’m trying to get better at, cheese made with the wrong acid, and more sourdough starters killed than I can count. The canner is still in the box. It’s never too late to learn. Not a tutorial, and not a farm.
There is some debate out there on whether chickens can eat citrus. There have been reports of poor egg production, feather plucking, and other issues. Feeding a chicken too much of any type of fruit can lead to problems. There…
Have you ever wondered why a chicken moves its head so swiftly and vigorously from side to side? They look almost as if they have trouble seeing and therefore have to move their heads like that for them to see…
Growing a vegetable garden can be a rewarding activity, but it can also be hard work. Some of this hard work does not come from you though, some of it comes from pollinators. Without pollinators, you will not have a…
Growing fresh vegetables in your own backyard is a great way to ensure fresh, healthy, toxin-free produce for you and your family. Most gardeners spend long hours deciding what to grow and how to provide the best growing conditions for…
Mulch is comprised of a layer of organic or inorganic material that is spread over the soil’s surface as a covering. Many gardeners utilize this mulch in their vegetable gardens for multiple reasons. Certain Mulches are used to acquire different…
If you grow plants from the squash family on the east coast, chances are you’ve run into problems with the small orange lady beetle and wondered how to get rid of it. This insect is known as a squash beetle…
Peppers are the second most popular homegrown plant. One important aspect of gardening is pruning; pruning your peppers can be very beneficial to their growth. The methods used for pruning depend on your plant’s season, whether it is early, mid…
To establish a solid foundation, you have to decide where exactly that foundation will be. When it comes to gardening, that foundation can take the form of either a raised bed garden or an in-ground garden – or a combination…
If you have ever introduced new chickens to your established coop, you will know that this seldom goes smoothly—your established flock which may normally be quiet, peaceful birds, suddenly revolt. Besides the loud squabbling, what can be more concerning is…
Do you know what’s not fun? Having to conduct morning Easter Egg hunts to find your chickens’ eggs! Chickens lay their eggs pretty much anywhere, making egg collection challenging to say the least. It is a great idea to provide…
