Don't have much space? That's no reason not to grow at least some of your own food. Don't let a lack of room stop you. You can grow your favorite vegetables or fruit, even in the tightest ...
Are Your Chickens Roosting in Trees? The Pros and Cons of Free Roosting
One thing experienced keepers of backyard chickens know is that you will always come up against something new, even with your old chickens. Suddenly, you find your previously coop-bound chickens ...
Avian Tuberculosis: What is it And How to Avoid it
The word tuberculosis probably strikes fear in your heart, whether in the context of your health or that of your chickens. Although not common, avian tuberculosis can strike anytime, and this ...
10 Non-Invasive Vines That Won’t Take Over Your Garden
Many of us have had terrible experiences with vines we plant without realizing it will eventually take over an area. We plant them when they're petite, but you turn your back, and they're climbing ...
Sour Crop in Chickens: How to Identify and Deal With it
Sour crop is something you want to avoid, and with the proper care and good hygiene, you can. When you have chickens, you must monitor them for symptoms of potential problems. A lot can happen to ...
Fowl Cholera: What to Know About This Devastating Disease
Fowl cholera, otherwise known as avian cholera, is one of those infections you want to avoid at all costs. It's devastating to a flock and will surprise you with its infectiousness if you are ...
Growing American Groundnuts: How to Cultivate Apios Americana
Once you have mastered the standard vegetables most gardeners grow, you may want to branch out into lesser-known, heirloom edible plants. Taking a leaf out of our ancestor's book or trying ...
The Complete Guide to Control Gophers in the Garden
The pride we all feel in our gardens, yards, and homesteads comes from the hard work it takes to set them up and maintain them. It comes as a shock when creatures we don't want around take up ...
How to Repurpose Building Materials to Save Money and Time
There are always a lot of jobs to do on the homestead that require materials that can be expensive. To make things easier, it is a good idea to save as many materials as you can to use for future ...