Your Guide to Organic Gardening / admin What does it mean to grow organic? Organic gardens use natural soil amendments (compost, ash, bone meal, seaweed, mulch, etc) to promote healthy soil and good plant growth. They focus on biological processes in the garden to produce an ample harvest with no synthetic chemicals. Sound good? Why […]
Keeping backyard chickens is an easy first step to living a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Compared to keeping other livestock, raising chickens is easy. They come home every night, lay eggs faithfully, can eat a diverse range of foods and are highly adaptable. And don’t forget the best part: they produce delicious eggs. Once you’ve […]
Everything to Know About Goat Milk / admin Hailed as the most complete nutritious food available, goats milk, particularly in its raw state, is packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, and phyto-nutrients that are incredibly good for humans and other animals. Even in its pasteurized state, it has plenty of wonderful properties – and it tastes […]
Permaculture is a hot idea in many circles from green coalitions to community sponsored agriculture to backyard gardeners. There are permaculture books, permaculture courses, permaculture podcasts and permaculture farms where you can go work and learn as a volunteer. But what is it all about? At its core permaculture is a clear pathway to attaining […]
Like cream cheese and other soft cheeses, goat cheese lends itself as an excellent base for infused cheese spreads. Because chevre is such a simple ingredient, it lends itself to all types of flavor combinations, including dried fruit, herbs, garlic, and more. The process starts simply enough with chevre that has been softened at room […]
Hatching chicken eggs artificially using an incubator is a rewarding experience. If you have a rooster you can use fertilized eggs from your own flock, or you can find fertile chicken eggs for sale from a neighbor or hatchery. Recommended for Early Learning School centers, Aged Care, different companies and at homes for personal learning […]
Many backyard poultry keepers want to know how to raise chickens for eggs ethically. There is a growing awareness in America of the disturbing practices on large factory farms. Indeed, it is the desire not to participate in this harmful system that leads many of us to keep our own hens. If that is your […]
Guide to Backyard Chickens & How to Raise Chickens / admin Just because you don’t live in the country doesn’t mean you can’t produce some of your own food. Urban agriculture is on the rise because everyone wants fresher, healthier and cheaper groceries. Your mini farm can do more than grow a few tomatoes. You […]
It is important to deworm your chickens. There are many internal parasites that affect chickens, causing weight loss, poor growth, pale egg yolks, anemia, droopy combs, diarrhea and even death in severe cases. There are several options when it comes to choosing a chicken wormer. The easiest way is to make a natural chicken wormer […]
Chicken nesting boxes encourage hens to lay their eggs in a clean, safe place. One of the best perks of a good nest box is that you can find the eggs easily. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend lots of money on chicken nesting boxes. They can be made out of many common household items […]
Raising chicks is a fun and rewarding process for the whole family. There is a lot of information out there about how to raise chicks, but there are a few things most articles leave out. Secrets to Raising Strong Chicks If you pay attention to these special tips about raising chicks you will end up […]
Sometimes, appetizers are best served warm. We love apps that can be tossed in the oven right when our guests arrive, filling the house with aromas that will get everyone’s mouth watering. As soon as you pull this dish from the oven, make sure everyone has a glass of something and a napkin, and serve it […]
There is a lot of buzz among gardeners about heirloom seeds, especially heirloom tomato seeds. If you’re thinking, “Wait a minute, what is an heirloom tomato?” don’t worry, you’re not alone! We’ll help you understand exactly what the term means before you go out shopping for heirloom tomatoes. What is an Heirloom Seed? Let’s start […]
Goat milk is delicious fresh or on cereal for breakfast. There are many popular recipes using goat milk to make yogurt or cheese. But goat milk ice cream? If you have an allergy to cow milk, ice cream is probably the food you miss the most. Goat milk is naturally homogenized, meaning that the fat […]