Can chickens eat tomatoes? Yes! Chickens love tomatoes! This tomato and chicken diet question brings me back to my early youth. Watching chickens roaming and foraging around the yard was …
Despite the stereotypes that leafy vegetables are bland, kale is versatile and can be prepared in many ways – cooked, baked, or used raw in salads. Still, there is one …
Let’s explore 17 beautiful black and white chicken breeds! Or, as we call them, Chanel chickens. These chickens are fancy. And fashionable! For centuries, homesteaders have been keeping poultry not just …
Let’s discuss rare duck breeds! Domestic ducks have been with us for literally thousands of years. They diligently supply us with meat, eggs, and feathers. They also provide pest control and the invaluable companionship and joy of having …
How can you build a wattle fence? Start here. We show how. But first, imagine creating a highly efficient and easy-peasy garden border, or a barrier for small animals, with little …
All gardeners take pride in their compost, and I’m no different. I love to touch it and let myself be amazed by the fact that the waste destined for the …
How long do goats live? Goats can live anywhere from a few years up to 20 years. Some goat classes live much longer than others! And there are many more …
There’s a lot to love about Christmas trees. The intoxicating pine smell. The feel of the waxy needles. And the lovely gifts hidden underneath the branches! These are all essential …
Scary vegetables for Halloween! Most people want their vegetable gardens to feel bright, warm, and welcoming. To have that rustic and chic feeling that comes from a lifestyle in tune …
We all love the summer squash – zucchini, don’t we? Companion planting helps your zucchini perform at its very best – and here are 14 of the best zucchini companion plants …
Overgrown yard cleanup… In modern times, an overgrown yard sounds like a curse of the worst variety! Keeping an untidy lawn also brings other headaches. To spectators, messy yards might …
How long can chickens go without water? Water is life – and there is no way around this fact. Like humans, all animals we take care of need to have …
Can you grow plants in glass pots? Yes! Glass is making a big, sparkly comeback. Seen as a zero-waste and pollutant-free alternative to plastic, glass vessels are back into our …
All creatures who are born eventually die. There is no exception to the rule. The only variation lies in the time each species gets to walk on Earth. But – …
The summer is finally here! Long days, warm nights – and more time to enjoy life and each other’s company. One of everyone’s favorite ways to spend a summer night …