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.
In 2026, home gardening is more than a pastime. It is a thriving hobby that blends wellness, sustainability, and self-sufficiency, and Americans are spending more on it than ever. Households spent a record $79.0 billion on lawn and garden in…
In 2026, sustainable living is no longer a niche interest. It is a mainstream lifestyle choice. As environmental concerns grow and the cost of living stays high, more households are adopting eco-friendly practices, from solar panels to backyard compost bins.…
Backyard chicken keeping has become one of the fastest-growing homesteading trends in America and for good reason. Rising grocery prices, interest in self-sufficiency, and the joy of collecting fresh eggs each morning have all fueled this movement. But how much…
In 2026, composting stands out as a simple yet powerful way to turn household waste into nutrient rich soil. Americans are finally wasting a little less food: ReFED’s 2026 report found US surplus food fell to 70 million tons in…
Vegetable gardening has become a prevalent trend. Not only are these gardens established to save money, but people, in general, are much more health-conscious when it comes to food. We no longer grab anything in the supermarket without having a…
Composting is the process of decomposition and recycling organic materials to create a soil-like material called compost that is a great soil amendment for vegetable gardens. I have a lot of pine trees in my yard and have piles of…
When it comes to taking care of a broody hen, especially if you are doing it for your first time, it can seem tricky and stressful, but luckily, it doesn’t have to be. The only objective is to keep those…
Most chicken owners are animal lovers and do not want their chickens to hurt in any way. They do all that they can to make sure that their chickens are kept safe, healthy, and happy. One thing that they do…
Feeding your chickens can be confusing with all the different types of chicken feeds out there. Not only do you need to select the right food to get them growing or laying, but what is the best form of chicken…
There are enough reports of owners finding their chickens dead in swimming pools, ponds, and even large drinking basins to make it easy to assume that these birds cannot swim. But is this really true? Chickens are capable of floating…
