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Bill Mollison is the founding force behind permaculture. He created the original Bill Mollison Permaculture Institute in Australia, where students still flock to take a Bill Mollison permaculture course. He and David Holgrem are credited with designing the system of permaculture,including the 12 principles of permaculture, and spreading it through education. Who is Bill Mollison? […]

A rooster crowing is the quintessential symbol of dawn. Long before alarm clocks it was the rooster that called farmers from their beds in the pre-dawn darkness. Today it is a sound most Americans rarely hear, since roosters are forbidden in most urban and suburban neighborhoods, precisely because of their crowing. But why do roosters […]

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. Experience and Learn Egg hatching with the 12 Day Chicken Hatching Program Recommended for Early Learning […]

A permaculture garden can look like many different things. For instance, a permaculture garden might be a raised bed garden, a no-till garden or a hugelkultur bed. It might incorporate organic or biodynamic gardening techniques. The different faces of a permaculture garden are possible because this is a fluid philosophy based on applying the 12 […]

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Fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients. They contain vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, all of which give the old phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” a ring of truth. But if you’re eating conventionally grown apples, you are consuming up to 25 different chemicals along with those nutrients, even if you […]

A chicken is egg bound when she is unable to pass an egg. The egg becomes stuck in the oviduct, causing the egg bound chicken considerable discomfort. Egg binding in chickens is a life-threatening condition. It is essential to identify an egg bound chicken quickly and take the appropriate steps to help her pass the […]

If your pantry is well stocked with canned tomatoes, you’re prepared to whip up all variety of soups, sauces, curries and pizzas. But overtime all those recipes using canned tomatoes can end up tasting the same. You need to jazz up your kitchen and do something different. Great cooks know that even the best recipes […]

Before Europeans were raising dairy cows, small villagers all over the world found it easier to cultivate goats and sheep as a prolific source of milk. In southwest Europe and the Mediterranean, goat milk cheese is a staple, and its aged varieties are just as popular and delicious as its bovine counterparts. Palates in the […]

Canning tomato juice at home is a simple way to supply your family with healthy, wholesome juice. Home canned tomato juice is a low sodium and low cost alternative to V8. You can also use it easily in many recipes calling for tomato sauce or whole tomatoes. Canning tomato juice gives you a convenient base […]

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Chickens are the perfect small homestead animal. In fact, they are ideal for the backyard farmer, even those in urban areas. They provide eggs, meat and rich fertilizer for the garden. Choosing the best backyard chickens for your farm, large or small, is important. Here are our favorite breeds: Best Backyard Chickens for Kids The […]

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? Here’s a few reasons why you should grow […]

The silkie chicken is a unique and highly desirable addition to any flock. She gets her name from her soft, poofy plumage which is said to feel just like silk. While the silkie chicken likely originated in Asia, this poultry breed has spread all over the world. You can expect to see them at poultry […]