Learn how to create a thriving chicken garden with our guide to growing chicken-friendly crops. Discover plants, herbs, and vegetables that keep your flock happy and your garden flourishing. In the wonderful world of homesteading and simple living, few things beat the joy of having a backyard full of clucking chickens. They’re not just egg machines and funny characters; they’re…
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Cultivating a Chicken Garden: A Guide to Growing Crops for Your Flock
How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots
Growing tomatoes in pots is a great way to have fresh, homegrown tomatoes, even if you don’t have much outdoor space. I’ve always been drawn to cultivating my own little area of greenery. Even when I lived in apartments with no backyard growing space, I turned to container gardening on my deck to nourish my green thumb. I have tried…
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How to Grow a Windowsill Herb Garden
Most herbs are easier to care for than houseplants, and they provide fresh foliage to flavor meals. Learn how to grow an indoor windowsill herb garden and enjoy herbs whenever you need them. Have you ever imagined picking fragrant basil leaves to top a homemade pizza or adding freshly snipped chives to your morning scrambled eggs? If you think growing…
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6 Signs Your Hen Will Soon Lay Eggs
Raising chickens can be exciting, but waiting for them to start laying eggs is a lesson in patience. Learn how to tell when your hens will start producing eggs with these helpful tips. Are you wondering when your backyard chickens will start laying eggs? If you’ve embarked on a thrilling adventure of raising your very own backyard flock from fuzzy…
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Securing Your Chicken Pen: Why Hardware Cloth Trumps Chicken Wire
Deciding between hardware cloth and chicken wire for your chicken coop needs? This article breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of each to help you make the best choice for your backyard chickens. When it comes to safeguarding your feathered friends from predators, relying on chicken wire or poultry netting is a logical choice. After all, it’s right there in…
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Tips for Growing Strawberries in Containers
Learn how to grow delicious strawberries in containers with this easy step-by-step guide. Perfect for small spaces and a fun gardening project for all skill levels. Growing strawberries in pots is a great option for those with limited garden space. In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of growing strawberries in pots, hanging baskets, window boxes, and other…
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Tips for Keeping Your Aging Hens Happy and Healthy
Discover essential tips for caring for old hens and ensuring their health and happiness in their golden years. Learn what to expect and how to provide optimal care for your elderly chickens. After years of keeping backyard chickens, I have cared for many elderly hens. On our homestead, chickens aren’t just livestock—they’re cherished pets that are cared for their entire…
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How to Grow Salad Greens in a Window Box
Growing salad greens in a window box is an excellent way to use a small space for growing food. Once it is planted, you only need to water and harvest the plants. This summer, you can have fresh salads at your fingertips by growing lettuce, spinach, kale, and other greens in a window box container garden. Having a fresh salad…
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10 Ways to Reduce Plastic in Your Kitchen
Looking for ways to reduce plastic in your kitchen? Discover tips for eco-friendly swaps and plastic alternatives for a more sustainable home. Reducing our plastic use has become quite a challenge, hasn’t it? It seems like everywhere we turn, there’s plastic packaging staring back at us from grocery store shelves—bottles, tubs, bags, you name it. The pervasive presence of plastic…
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