Over the years many poultry fanciers, exhibitors, and breeders have witnessed a decline in the number and quality of certain breeds of poultry being exhibited in shows around the United States. This trend is occurring at an alarming rate in the UK and Europe and other countries, as well. Genetic diversity among these finishing flocks threatens the vitality and the future of these breeds.
SunPatiens with p. allen smith If you come to the farm, you’ll notice that I’ve planted SunPatiens just about anywhere I could. From the porch
If you’re raising chickens or think you might add birds to your backyard in the near future, the Poultry Workshop is for you. It’s ideal
We know that houseplants aren’t just pretty to look at. They’re good for us too! These living air purifiers deserve the best so that they
We are so excited to have you join us for the 10th Poultry Workshop on September 16, 2017! Whether you have had your own flock
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get
You ever wonder what’s just below the surface of soil? Some people call it dirt, but I call it soil. Soil is very important to
I recently visited with Lisa Steele, author and 5th generation chicken keeper, to glean information from her on how she keeps her flock healthy and antibiotic-free.
Tea tree oil might be the most essential of the essential oils. Native to Australia, the oil of the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) was issued
Fermentation was the original way to preserve the harvest, and it’s very easy, said Cat Swenson, the fermenter-in-chief and managing partner of Great Ferments. It
