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.
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…
There have been many questions regarding this subject because apricots are considered to be a high-carbohydrate fruit. We will also look into whether it is healthy for chickens to consume and if it supplies them with the right nutrients. If…
Chickens are amazing creatures—nothing quite like a flock of hens free-ranging and sand bathing in the garden. If you have the pleasure of owning chickens currently, you will know that they will eat anything. There is literally nothing safe from…
You have been waiting in anticipation for your baby chicks to hatch. You have done your research on everything involving chicks, from learning how to take care of them to ensure that they have the food they need to survive…
Quick answer: Yes, chickens can eat Swiss chard, raw or cooked, leaves and stems. It is a healthy green, but it is high in oxalic acid, so feed it as a treat a few times a week rather than every…
There’s nothing more exciting than watching a new life emerge from an egg. This is a process called hatching, in which the chick breaks through its shell and begins to take its first breath of air. At this moment, it…
Chickens live their lives by the sun. When it rises in the morning, they wake up, and when it sets in the evening, they return to their coop. They are creatures of habit. However, you may have noticed that your…
Are you thinking of letting your chickens roam free? Before you decide to free-range your chickens, you should study the benefits and dangers and decide if it will work for your flock. Teach your chickens how to free-range in a…
Growing Cucumbers From Seeds Indoors is easy when you have the right tools and resources. Cucumbers are versatile vegetables in that they can be consumed fresh, pickled, or even made into relish. Growing cucumbers indoors will allow you to have a…
