A keyhole bed can help maximize your growing space, create microclimates and can be part of a beautiful garden design. Read on to find out more about a keyhole bed. … [Read more...] about What is a Keyhole Garden Bed and Why You Need Them
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Precision Old Red Barn Chicken Coop Review
Prefabricated chicken coops make it easy for people to start raising backyard chickens. I bought a Precision Old Red Barn II chicken coop, see how it went together and how well it performs for my backyard flock. … [Read more...] about Precision Old Red Barn Chicken Coop Review
Planning A Garden For Self Sufficiency
I've done it; my seeds are bought for next year and it was only 14 September! The best bit is, I have planned my garden and the seed purchase based on the next 3 years of growing produce for my family. Planning a garden for self sufficiency need not be a daunting it can be … [Read more...] about Planning A Garden For Self Sufficiency
How to Insulate a Prefab Chicken Coop For Under $10
Do you need to winterize your chicken coop? Do you own a store bought chicken coop? I'll show you in this post will show you how to insulate a prefab chicken coop for less than $10. … [Read more...] about How to Insulate a Prefab Chicken Coop For Under $10
Winterizing the Chicken Coop A Year Later
The chilly nights are drawing in, the smell on bonfires are in the air, the mountains are an explosion of color and the leaves in my garden are beginning to fall. All this means one thing: it's time to winterize the chicken coop. … [Read more...] about Winterizing the Chicken Coop A Year Later
How To Grow Garlic Organically and Biodynamically
Growing garlic is really easy and fall is the right time to get garlic planted in your garden. In this post I'm going to show you how to grow garlic both organically and biodynamically so you can have a great harvest of homegrown garlic next year. … [Read more...] about How To Grow Garlic Organically and Biodynamically
8 Practical Livestock Options For Urban Homesteads
There are plenty of animals which are suitable for a backyard homestead. Take a look at 8 livestock options which are available to urban homesteaders depending on where you live. … [Read more...] about 8 Practical Livestock Options For Urban Homesteads
Death To The Chickens! Why We Killed One Of The Flock
Culling chickens may be unthinkable to some urban homesteaders who view their flock as pets and part of the family. Find out why we decided to kill a chicken from our small backyard flock. This post does not show any killing or processing of animals. It talks about … [Read more...] about Death To The Chickens! Why We Killed One Of The Flock
How to Grow Like a Pro By Getting Organized in the Garden
With the end of summer drawing near many homesteaders and gardeners thoughts turn to fall and winter gardening to grow produce 365 days a year and being frugal at the same time! Whilst anyone can grow throughout the fall and winter, the most successful are those who are … [Read more...] about How to Grow Like a Pro By Getting Organized in the Garden
Why I’m Taking A Permaculture Design Course
Permaculture is a hip word right now, but it has been around since the mid 1970s. Like clothing coming into fashion, permaculture is becoming more popular and is on the upward swing of the trendy curve. Find out why I’m learning more about this movement and how it can … [Read more...] about Why I’m Taking A Permaculture Design Course
