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.
Serrano peppers are wonderful. They add so much fresh flavor to salads, sauces, pasta, tacos, and even pizza toppings. Because serrano peppers are a regularly used ingredient in our diet, they are a great pepper to grow in your vegetable…
Planting time in your vegetable garden is a great time of year, but after pulling weeds and watching your tomato plants grow, it can be disappointing when some of the leaves on your tomato plants start to turn yellow. Through…
My husband and I have been starting pepper seeds indoors for years. We have grown also sorts of peppers, including cayenne peppers, jalapeños, Carolina reapers, bell peppers, ghost peppers, and Trinidad scorpion peppers to name a few. To do this…
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…
The soil used for planting peppers will impact the growth of your peppers more than expected. The right soil used will help improve the availability of the plant’s nutrients. It will provide the best food, help with good drainage and…
Quick answer: most of the time, chickens stop laying eggs because of shorter days, molting or age, and all three are normal. Hens need about 14 hours of light to lay steadily, so egg production drops every fall. If it…
Composting statistics show that there are numerous advantages of using compost in your garden, so much so that using compost should be considered a requirement for a thriving garden. As compost breaks down, it allows your soil to maintain its…
Learning how to compost at home is a vital process related to growing vegetables in your garden. Composting statistics show us that more and more households are composting every year. This soil amendment has many benefits that contribute to the…
Chickens are highly social animals who thrive best in flocks. As a chicken owner, the last thing you want is for your chicken to feel lonely and bored. Naturally, you want your single chicken to be happy even though they…
Chickens are usually fed commercial feed which typically contains sufficient levels of all vitamins and minerals required by chickens. However, chickens are very efficient at foraging and finding food. Dandelions can be a good source of minerals and vitamins for chickens. Plus…
