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 […]

Most chicken keepers want to feed their hens non GMO, organic chicken feed. After all, you’ll be eating their eggs and possibly their meat. Commercial organic chicken feed is a great option, but one that can easily break the bank. You can make your own chicken feed as a cost-effective way to give your hens […]

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 […]

Do you want to raise chickens for their eggs? We can help you choose the right breed. All hens lay edible eggs, but some simply excel at egg production. While there is some individual variation from hen to hen, there are specific chicken breeds that are the masters of egg laying. When choosing a laying […]

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 […]

Canning tomatoes yourself is an easy way to produce a healthy supply of whole, crushed or diced tomatoes for your family, as well as sauces and juice. So many commercially available canned tomatoes are often full of sodium and preservatives. Making your own is a healthy alternative. Home canning tomatoes is also a cost effective […]

Are you ready to learn how to grow a garden? There are a lot of different approaches. You could garden in containers, in raised beds, in double-dug beds, use or organic gardening or no-till methods. There are many resources on this site and others that will help you decide which style of garden will work […]

Organic gardening is the best way to produce healthy food for your family. All you need is a bit of knowledge. We’ve compiled this simple guide to organic gardening to give you all the resources you need to get started. The Scoop on Organic Back in the 70’s and 80’s organic gardening was something hippies […]

Have you ever enjoyed a stripey heirloom tomato that was perfectly ripened while still bright green? Or bit into a juicy purple tomato that tasted naturally salted? How about decorating your salad with tiny black cherry tomatoes? If you walk into your local supermarket you will find several varieties of tomatoes for sale: Romas, “on-the-vine”, […]

Even if you live in a small apartment you can grow organic vegetables right at home. Organic vegetables are healthier than conventionally farmed alternatives, plus they taste better and have the right nutrients to support a healthy body. But in the grocery store organic vegetables can be expensive and often look pretty sorry. Growing them […]

While the cow remains the American symbol of all things dairy, most of the world actually consumes more goat milk than cow milk. In part this is because of necessity. Goats are hardier in extreme weather than cattle, require less food and can adapt more easily to a variety of diets. A small herd of […]

So you’ve decided to grow an organic garden. Congratulations! You have taken a big step towards making yourself and your family healthier and happier. Before you can get started growing an organic garden, you need to find organic vegetable seeds. We’ll help you understand what organic vegetable seeds are, how they compare to heirloom and […]

Goat cheese is a popular addition to pizzas, salads and sandwiches. You have probably enjoyed the fresh, creamy, tangy flavor of a strong soft goat cheese paired with caramelized onions, candied nuts or a good bottle of wine. But there is so much more to goat cheese than this! There many aged goat cheeses including […]

Raising baby chicks is a rewarding and fun experience for the whole family. While baby chicks are time consuming, especially during the first month after hatching, raising them is really quite simple. You can fashion most of the necessary equipment from common household items, treat common problems with garden herbs and garlic and mix your […]