There’s something oddly satisfying about watching chickens take a dust bath. If you’ve ever stood there, arms crossed, watching your hens flop, roll, and kick … Read More ›
There’s something almost unbelievable about growing lettuce where pigeons once perched and tomatoes ripen under skyscraper shadows. I never thought I’d find myself farming on … Read More ›
There’s a tree that carries more history in its trunk than most books ever could. The Brazilian Wood Plant, known scientifically as Caesalpinia echinata, once … Read More ›
If you’ve ever tried squeezing beauty into a small yard, balcony, or front porch garden, you know the struggle. You want color, texture, and life … Read More ›
If you’ve ever spent time around cows, you’ve probably watched them chew… and chew… and chew some more. Sometimes it looks like they’re eating, other … Read More ›
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your barn in the dead of winter, looking at a nearly empty hay stack and wondering if … Read More ›
If you’ve ever reached into a nest box on a cool morning and felt the warmth of a freshly laid egg, you know that feeling … Read More ›
If you’ve ever raised chickens in your backyard, you know that every breed has its own personality. Some are fussy. Some are calm. Some are … Read More ›
If you’ve ever stood in your chicken run early in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand, watching the girls scratch around and … Read More ›
If you’ve ever raised chickens, you’ll know there’s always that one hen that outshines the rest. She’s hardy, she’s friendly, and she lays eggs like … Read More ›