Eggshells in the Garden
Don’t toss those eggshells! Discover simple ways to reuse them in your garden, compost, and worm bin for healthier soil and plants.
Sourcing Food Beyond The Grocery Store
Rising food prices can feel overwhelming, but you have more options than the grocery store. From starting a simple garden—even just a single tomato or squash plant—to exploring farmer’s markets and CSA subscriptions, local food independence is more achievable than you think. Discover practical ways to grow, source, and connect with fresh, local foods right in your own community.
How to Build a Hotbed Using Chicken Manure for Early Spring Planting
Build a chicken manure hotbed to start planting in early spring! This guide covers materials, steps, and tips for using fresh manure to create a warm, fertile bed for crops.
How to Make Compost Tea from Chicken Manure
How to Make Compost Tea from Chicken Manure by Published When keeping poultry or any animal, we have to deal with the manure. Luckily, if you have a garden, you can compost it to use as a soil amendment or make Compost Tea. Compost provides essential nutrients for...
How to Grow Sunflowers for Your Flock
Learn to grow sunflowers for chicken feed. This blog covers varieties, planting, harvesting, and storing seeds for your flock.
The Compost Pile: Gardening with Chickens
Transform your garden with composting! Learn how composting with chickens can improve soil health and your gardening successes. Get tips on creating the perfect compost pile and using chicken manure effectively.