Collecting your fresh eggs is one of the greatest joys and excitements of backyard chicken keeping. They’re just so darn tasty, and the kids and I love the anticipation of going to the nesting boxes … [Read More...]
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30 Fruits and Vegetables That Grow In Containers
Not everyone has the yard space to grow a large garden, but that does not mean that you should not be able to grow your own food and provide for yourself. Here are 30 fruits and vegetables that grow in containers. When a disaster strikes, be sure that you know what foods grow well in […]
How To Have Endless Hot Water Without Electricity
When an emergency strikes how can you ensure that you have an endless supply of hot water even when there is no electricity? Endless hot water without electricity is no longer a dream! Even our modern world there are times that power outages happen for reasons beyond our control. At those times you will be […]
Nature’s Harvest: A Step-By-Step Guide on Beginning a Backyard Vegetable Garden
There are more than 164 million homeowners in the United States, and 49 percent of them have gardened in the last year. Thirty-five percent of homeowners also currently grow their own food. Are you interested in gardening and growing your own food? If so, now is the perfect time to start! There are many benefits to […]
Step Aside, Old MacDonald: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Raise Chickens
Do you dream of owning a farm? Do you wish you could grow and raise your own healthy, organic food? Do you want the homesteader life but just can’t make that jump yet? If so, you should look into owning and raising backyard chickens! Backyard chickens are a great option for those that want to […]
Complete Chicken Feed Guide
The simplest way to feed a small flock of chickens is to purchase a complete chicken feed from a feed store. Complete chicken feed provides a nutritionally balanced diet for chickens. Commercial chicken feeds from a reliable feed store have all the nutrients in the right proportions. A balanced diet is necessary for optimal growth […]