By Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a backyard flock of chickens? Would you like to grow fresh herbs for your birds’ enjoyment and to try to improve their health and surroundings naturally? If so, you’re in the right spot. I’ve kept a backyard flock of chickens for almost … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Growing a Self Sufficient Garden
Did you know that you can be self-sufficient in suburbia? Most people don't realize that with just a little bit of planning, patience, and creativity, you can make your home and yard a self-sufficient food production mecca. The first step is to know your local zoning laws and … [Read more...]
Urban Farming Ideas
Farming in cities and towns is not a new idea – urban agriculture has been around for centuries (at least). What's new about it today are the options available to urban farmers and the types of ways that literally anyone, no matter their home's type or size, can grow food for … [Read more...]
Raising Backyard Chickens
If you’ve ever had a fresh egg from a backyard chicken, you know it is superior to anything you can buy in the grocery store. The yolks are much more brightly colored and tend to look almost orange in comparison to the pale yellow yolks of a store bought egg. Benefits of Raising … [Read more...]