When I first started looking into getting chickens for my small backyard garden, I couldn’t believe how many breeds there were! It was dizzying trying to decide among hundreds of chicken breeds in all shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments. Choosing ...
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The No-Till, Super-Easy Gardening Method (That You’ve Got To Start NOW)
Lasagna gardening is a great, time-saving, no-ill, easy form of gardening. With a little start-up work, you can create an almost completely weed-free garden of rich soil in which your plants will thrive. A lasagna garden, as its name suggests, ...
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Survival in the snow isn’t easy, but with a few tips you can make it – even if you’re miles from civilization. Here are five do’s and five don’ts of traversing winter terrain on foot: DO wear snowshoes. Snowshoes distribute ...
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Raising your own chickens is one of the best ways to ensure a steady supply of food for your table, as well as providing fertilizer for your crops and feathers to stuff your pillows and winter bedding. However, to successfully ...
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Raising chickens is a no-brainer when it comes to homesteading, and it is a good choice for the beginner. They are relatively easy and inexpensive to keep and care for. They can provide you with an abundance of eggs, which ...
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