Michelle, the Boschvelder Hen, and Her Guinea Keets
Growing up, I remember my mother always having Guinea fowl feathers in…
The New Age of Home Building: Alternative Abodes
There’s a new breed of pioneers on the horizon today. You'll find…
Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…
Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden
Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…
Weed ‘Em and Eat: 7 Common Edible Lawn Plants for Early Spring
The snow is melting. The birds are chirping. The promise of a…
Africa’s Super Crop: The Ancient Grain That Thrives Where Others Fail
Imagine if you had the option of inventing a new crop that…
Multi-purpose Chicken Tractors
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now…
Designing A Chicken Coop: A Work in Progress
Five years ago, my husband and I designed and built our backyard…
