The health benefits of spinach were caricatured by the super strength of Popeye the Sailor Man cartoons in the early 1930s. A can of spinach provided the hero with a burst of super strength to defeat the villain and save the love of his life, Olive Oil. Obviously, in real life, we will not be… [read more]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I used this time to purchase the chickens that people−the folks I referred to as Towneyz −didn’t want anymore. I did understand them not wanting to keep their chickens during winter. They are more work, and it is cold out. There… [read more]
18 Benefits and Uses of Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay is a type of absorbent clay that is made up of volcanic ash. This clay is also known as Montmorillonite clay. One of the largest sources of bentonite clay is Fort Benton, Wyoming, which gives the clay its name. It is also found in the Montmorillon area of France as well as Italy,… [read more]
How and Why to Grow Mint
Mint plants are a popular addition to any household vegetable or herb garden. The mint family, otherwise known as the mentha family, has a myriad of health, culinary, and household benefits. There are at least fifteen to twenty different species of mint and they are all are easy to grow and enjoy. Mint Characteristics All… [read more]
20 Simple Ways to Save Money on Chicken Feed
If you are raising chickens for meat or eggs, you might wonder if it is really worth it. The cost of buying quality, commercial feed from a chain store or feed store is certainly higher than the cost of a few dozen eggs from your grocery store. It can be expensive to feed your flock… [read more]