Raised bed panting is simply gardening above the surface of the ground, whether that is in a container, bed, or raised mound. Raised bed planting creates a tidy, esthetically pleasing garden, and also gives you more control over the soil composition. Your garden is only as good as your soil, so raised bed gardens can […]
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Small Greenhouse – How it Works + How to Make One for $50
A small greenhouse, also known as a cold box or portable greenhouse, is perfect for home gardeners who want to start their seeds in containers and get a 6-week head start on the growing season. This is especially nice if you live in a colder climate with a shorter growing season. You may be wondering, […]
Gardening at Home – The Complete Guide + 5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Gardening at home is one of the most rewarding activities. There is nothing like the slow satisfaction of watching your veggies grow, taking that first bite, and knowing the store produce can never compare. But the world of gardening at home is vast and the information overwhelming. What you need is a distilled guide to […]
The 14 Most Beautiful Chicken Coop Plans
Even if you’ve never built anything before, you absolutely can build your own chicken coop! Not only will it cost you about half the price of buying one new, but you will be getting exactly what you want, and the pride of knowing you built it yourself. Without any experience, I built a 12-foot long […]
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens – A Perfect Choice for Backyard Farms
Plymouth Rock Chickens (also known as Barred Rock) Quick Facts Known for: the all-time favorite dual-purpose breed of chicken in America, reliable and prolific egg-layer, even through winter, and makes a great meat bird Temperament: friendly, docile, handles confinement well Eggs: 200 medium brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 9.5 […]
How to Take Care of Chickens—The Complete Guide + 9 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Contents and Quick Navigation: What to Consider Before Getting Chickens: Is it Even Legal to Raise Chickens in Your City? What Will the Neighbors Think of Your Flock? Are you Prepared for One of Your Chickens to Die a Horrible Death? Does the Family Dog Like Chicken for Dinner? How Much Time do you Need […]