5 Farm Memoirs To Inspire You This Summer
June 11, 2015If you’re looking for a lighter read this summer that will continue to connect you to the land, pick up one of these memoirs for a peek into other farmers’ journeys.
3 Hydrangeas You’ll Love In Your Garden
June 11, 2015Don’t bother with hydrangeas that won’t bloom. These full-proof species will give you beautiful blossoms to admire.
107 Gnomes Mysteriously Appear in Woman’s Garden
June 10, 2015What would you do if you went to close the curtains of your front window late one evening, looked outside and found 107 gnomes looking back at you from your garden? You may be startled, confused, possibly even angry. But for Marcela Telehanicova of Ivybridge, United Kingdom, who this actually happened to, it was […]
3 Roses to Grow for Healing Purposes
June 10, 2015A rose isn’t just a rose, especially when you want to use it medicinally.
3 Scenarios Where Backyard Roosters Won’t Work
June 9, 2015Some roosters are large, gentle protectors, but many more are misguided aggressors. Many city ordinances won’t even allow them to be kept in backyard flocks. Straight runs—unsexed mixes of male and female chickens—usually go to farms where they’re raised for meat, while males that hatch from orders of females are often destroyed. Only a small […]
4 Nightshades You Never Thought To Grow
June 5, 2015Do you love growing tomatoes and peppers? Then expand your garden to include these plant relatives.
7 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Farmers
June 5, 2015You can be a celebrity with a high-powered job and grow your own food—these famous names prove it.
7 Balloon Creations Rockin’ Our Farm
June 4, 2015If you can’t keep a backyard chickens of your own, maybe a flock of these balloon animals will do.
Moving? 6 Ways to a Fresh Start In an Existing Coop
June 3, 2015Moving can be tough, especially when animals are involved. If you’re relocating to a new property and taking your flock with you it’s important to keep their health and safety in mind—both during traveling and when it’s time to introduce your flock to their new coop. One of the options when moving your ladies […]
25 Beef and Pork Cuts and How to Cook Them
June 2, 2015You have a lot of options when you take your homegrown meat to the processor. Make sure you ask for the cuts you’ll enjoy cooking.
