If you are raising chickens, there is a good chance that you are doing so to enjoy their delicious, nutritious eggs. The average chicken will lay about one egg every other day, although this varies significantly by breed, disposition, climate, and other factors. If you’re curious about how to get your chickens to lay more …
It doesn’t matter whether you plan on raising five chickens or fifty – it’s essential that you outfit your coop with the right gear. The ideal chicken coop will not only be safe from predators, but it will also be easy for you to access. It will ensure that your flock can remain happy and …
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We just brought home our final batch of meat bird chicks for the year. Now we have more than 100 little peeping, fluffy chicks under a heat plate in our basement. I don’t like having chicks this late in the year (August), but with meat birds, it doesn’t matter quite as much. They are mature …
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of waste you send to the landfill. From wood scraps to leaves, burning is a good way to get rid of natural waste if you can’t compost it, or dispose of it in another fashion. Whenever we complete a construction project, …
What You Can and Cannot Burn in Your Garden and Burn Barrel Read More »
Got bugs? Boy, I hope not. There are all kinds of pests that can wreak havoc on your plants, ruining all of your hard work in the garden, but for your sake, I hope aphids aren’t one of them. Not only are these pests highly destructive, but it seems like they can attack just about …
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Ornamental gourds aren’t just fun to grow – they’re also incredibly easy to cultivate, too. Many people avoid growing these plants because they think they will be too finicky. Plus, since they aren’t a major food crop for most people, they tend to be sacrificed in favor of other vine crops like squashes and pumpkins. …
It seems that wet weather in the spring is just about standard where I live. It never fails – the weather will be warm and wet, and then, out of nowhere, super cold. Occasionally we even get a late springtime snow! For most people, this can spell disaster in the garden. There are all kinds …
Blueberries are easy-to-grow fruits that not only are incredibly productive, but are beautiful to look at, too. In the spring, your plants will flower, producing flowers that are pink or white and shaped like tiny urns. In the summer, you will of course see berries that are green, then red or pink, and finally blue, …
Growing marjoram is a great way to add flavor and variety to both your kitchen and your herb garden. It’s actually not a difficult plant to grow as long as you pay attention to the weather. My fatal downfall was that I put my plants outside too soon – and we got a late-season snowstorm. …
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter weather, although I must admit, I’ve always been more fond of the crisp chill of a January morning than the oppressive heat of an August afternoon. I look forward to winter because it serves as a well-deserved break after a …
