As a vegan, I’m always hunting for some new veggie to add a little pa-zing to my dishes. And lately, I’ve noticed pictures floating around the web of what look like dainty, grape-sized watermelons nestled in a gardener’s hand. I was excited, but my brain raced to those trendy, cross-bred oddities that take the markets… Continue reading What Cucamelons Are and Why You Should Grow Them
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What you need to know about growing hibiscus
There are few more refreshing ways to cool down on a hot summer day than sipping on an icy jar of hibiscus tea. And if anything screams summer more than the sight of a neon hibiscus blossom, I can’t name it. And as summer pumps on, some of us are dreaming of garden upgrades and… Continue reading What you need to know about growing hibiscus
Planning a Garden
I love to garden. The dirt caked under my nails, the smell of dampened soil, transplanting tender seedlings into a garden bed. There’s nothing quite like bringing life to a previously silent patch of earth. But it wasn’t always easy for me. Despite being from Florida, I held these conventional expectations for what should be… Continue reading Planning a Garden
Raising Chickens for Meat: Everything You Need to Know
When most people think of raising chickens, they immediately think about fresh-laid eggs. There’s nothing more delicious than an egg you collected just that day, fried or scrambled in a pan and served for breakfast. But don’t forget, chickens can also be raised for meat. You’ll find that the process of raising chickens for meat… Continue reading Raising Chickens for Meat: Everything You Need to Know
What is a Chicken Tractor?
If you’re looking for a way to move your chickens around easily, you’ll find that nothing is better than a chicken tractor. Not only does it provide the chickens with a comfortable home to live in, but the home is fully portable! Read on to find everything you need to know about chicken tractors, what… Continue reading What is a Chicken Tractor?
Pickin’ Chickens: How to Choose a Breed
So you’re thinking of taking the plunge and getting some chickens for your backyard? Go for it! Like any new endeavor there’s a learning curve, but with chickens once you get them settled in they are one of the easiest pets to own. The best way to get your chickens is as chicks. Fortunately, chicks… Continue reading Pickin’ Chickens: How to Choose a Breed
Planning to House Your Chickens: The Ultimate Guide
So you’re planning on getting chickens? Or you already have half a dozen little fluff balls chirping away in a cardboard box because they were just so adorable you had to get some? Either way, you’re going to need a place to keep your new backyard chickens. That little cardboard box will not last very… Continue reading Planning to House Your Chickens: The Ultimate Guide
Raising Baby Chicks Indoors: Tips, Timeline + Costs
If you are planning on raising baby chicks, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got a complete guide to raising chicks indoor and outdoor, raising chicks in the winter, and so much more. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll know everything you need to know about how to raise chicks… What You Need to… Continue reading Raising Baby Chicks Indoors: Tips, Timeline + Costs
How to Hatch Chicken Eggs: The Complete Guide
Did you know that it takes about 21 days for an egg to hatch? Though some eggs hatch a day or two early or late, you’ll find that Day 21 is usually the time when your eggs will hatch into adorable baby chicks. Note: A “day” is measured in 24 hours, not days of the… Continue reading How to Hatch Chicken Eggs: The Complete Guide
Out of Space to Plant? 5 Easy Options to Make More Room
When it comes to gardening, my eyes are bigger than my belly. Every spring around this time we find ourselves with more plants than space to grow them. That’s partially for lack of sunny spots to plant and partially because the soil is poor in certain parts of our yard. We’ve come up with a… Continue reading Out of Space to Plant? 5 Easy Options to Make More Room