Take a stroll down the egg aisle at your supermarket. Without a doubt, you will see countless types of eggs with all kinds of monikers. Some claim to be free-ranged, some are cage-free, and others are organic. But what about vegetarian? And what does it mean if a label reads, “USDA verified 100% vegetarian-fed chicken?” …
Found in almost all of North America, the tomato hornworm is one of the most devastating garden pests. This creature consumes not only tomatoes, as the name implies, but also entire pepper, eggplant, potato, and even tobacco plants. Known scientifically as Manduca quinquemaculata, this creature eats the leaves, fruits, and even stems of various plants. …
A rare modern breed of chicken, the Ayam Cemani is native to Indonesia. This chicken isn’t a great egg or meat producer – so why are people so obsessed with it? And more importantly, is this luxury chicken breed even worth raising? The short answer is…well, it depends. Here’s everything you need to know about …
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You don’t need to enter the chicken coop in fear anymore. Whether your meanest rooster is a diminutive bantam or a hulking Jersey Giant, there’s nothing laughable about a boss rooster who thinks he rules the roost. I’m not afraid of roosters by any means, but I’ve suffered my fair share of injuries – from …
If you’re familiar with canning, you probably already know that water bath canning low-acid foods that are meant to be pressure canned is a major no-no. However, what about the other way around? You might be wondering if you can pressure can everything instead of just water bath canning it. The quick answer is that …
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As more homesteads begin to explore raising meat animals, hair sheep breeds are becoming increasingly popular. Hair breeds have a lot of beneficial qualities that make them the perfect animal for small farms in addition to larger, commercial-scale operations. If you’re in the market for a hair sheep, here are some of the 13 hair …
Picture this – it’s a hot Saturday afternoon in July, and you’ve found yourself down on your knees in your garden, wiping sweat from your brow as you make your way into your third straight hour of pulling weeds. “Is it even worth it?” you ask yourself as you reach for your trowel yet again. …
If you have ever thought about raising chickens, you likely have images of ruby-red birds prancing through grass-covered pastures running through your head. The unfortunate reality for many people ist hat for part of the year, those grass-covered pastures are covered with something else entirely – snow. Raising chickens for eggs or meat requires you …
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If you’ve already read our article about how to pickle your own eggplant, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to can your pickled eggplant for long-term enjoyment. The short answer? Absolutely! Pickled eggplant has a great flavor and is the perfect addition to salads and relish trays – or even as a stand-alone snack. …
You can dehydrate just about any type of food, whether it be a fruit, vegetable, herb, or spice in a food dehydrator! Eggplant is no exception. Some people are turned away from the idea of eggplant in a food dehydrator, finding the lack of color in the dried eggplant unappealing. However, dried eggplant is a …
