Hobby Farms

Inspiration for those who prefer a bit of land and possibly a chicken or two.
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Picture Sundays: World’s Most Beautiful Raccoon Proofing
Bee house (Build them & They will come!) So simple, so easy, we all should make these and put them up all over....before it is to late)
A jam is only as good as its mason jar. Here's what we keep in our preserving tool box.

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Homesteading means engaging in a give-and-take relationship with the earth. That means growing your own food, cooking from scratch, raising backyard livestock, collecting rainwater, simplifying your life, reducing your impact, and basically not being a jerk to Mother Nature. She is, after all, part of the reason why we are surviving.
how to grow your own cut flowers – what to grow
If you've got egg laying chickens, are you making them earn their keep? Sure, they give you eggs, but they can help out around the yard, too!

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Whenever chickens are suddenly confined to spaces smaller than they ordinarily enjoy, boredom and behavioral problems such as feather picking, and egg-eating can result. By having some go-to boredom busters up one's sleeve in lousy weather, chickens can be kept busy, entertained and happy until Mother Nature gets her act together.
What to Plant In Your Bee Garden - www.gardencollage.com

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Urban Homesteading
Beekeeping 101: Getting set up with the right equipment | The Elliott Homestead
Essential OIls and chickens  Written by Janet from Timber Creek Farm  http://timbercreekfarmer.com first appeared on Backyard Poultry Magazine!

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Beekeeping 101: Getting set up with the right equipment | The Elliott Homestead Beekeeping For Beginners, Gardening For Beginners, Raising Bees, Backyard Beekeeping, Backyard Ecosystem, Bee Keeper, Organic Gardening Tips, Gardening Hacks, Creative Gardening
Beekeeping 101: Getting The Right Equipment
Beekeeping 101: Getting set up with the right equipment | The Elliott Homestead
Essential OIls and chickens  Written by Janet from Timber Creek Farm  http://timbercreekfarmer.com first appeared on Backyard Poultry Magazine! Backyard Chicken Farming, Raising Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Chicken Garden, Keeping Chickens, Pet Chickens, Urban Chickens, Roost Ideas For Chickens
Backyard Poultry
Essential OIls and chickens Written by Janet from Timber Creek Farm http://timbercreekfarmer.com first appeared on Backyard Poultry Magazine!
urban chicken coop Urban Chicken Coop, Backyard Chicken Coop Plans, Building A Chicken Coop, Diy Chicken Coop, Chickens Backyard, Coop Building, Chicken Roost, Diy Backyard, List Building
21 Awesome Chicken Coop Designs and Ideas - DIY Projects - Pioneer Settler
urban chicken coop
Urban homesteading opened us up to new people, and a new (more simple) way of life. Instead of focusing on all of the things we do as urban homesteaders, let's take a look at the things we won't be doing anymore now that we've claimed this title. Homestead Farm, Homestead Living, Homestead Survival, Homestead Kitchen, Urban Survival, Survival Mode, Survival Tips, Homesteading Skills, Urban Homesteading
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Urban homesteading opened us up to new people, and a new (more simple) way of life. Instead of focusing on all of the things we do as urban homesteaders, let's take a look at the things we won't be doing anymore now that we've claimed this title.
If you need some practical guidance on how to tend your urban or suburban beehive, check out "Keeping Bees In Towns And Cities." Bees can easily make it through the winter, but might need some extra attention and assistance from their human friends. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. Urban Beekeeping, Urban Farming, Urban Gardening, Heathrow, Bratislava, London City, Bee City, Melbourne, Backyard Bee
Common Winter Beekeeping Problems – Mother Earth News
If you need some practical guidance on how to tend your urban or suburban beehive, check out "Keeping Bees In Towns And Cities." Bees can easily make it through the winter, but might need some extra attention and assistance from their human friends. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.
See How One Couple Squeezes An Entire Farm Onto Their Small Los Angeles Property (+ self-reliance & emergency devices) Backyard Farming, Backyard Patio, Farm Gardens, Outdoor Gardens, Free Range Chickens
See How One Couple Squeezes An Entire Farm Onto Their Small Los Angeles Property
See How One Couple Squeezes An Entire Farm Onto Their Small Los Angeles Property (+ self-reliance & emergency devices)
Tilly's Nest: Backyard Chickens and Fleas. All about fleas that affect chickens, how to prevent and treat outbreaks. Homestead Chickens, Chicken Lady, Chicken Runs, Best Chicken Coop
Backyard Chickens and Fleas
Tilly's Nest: Backyard Chickens and Fleas. All about fleas that affect chickens, how to prevent and treat outbreaks.
Beginner Queen Rearing---great website with lots of information. Gardening Tips & Lots Of Pictures also Lots of Good Fresh Garden Recipe www.gardentheeasyway.com Buzz Bee, I Love Bees, Bees And Wasps, Bee Inspired, Bee Friendly, Bee Mine
Beginner to Beginner Queen Rearing
Beginner Queen Rearing---great website with lots of information. Gardening Tips & Lots Of Pictures also Lots of Good Fresh Garden Recipe www.gardentheeasyway.com
Alternative Gardning: The benefits of WOOD ASH in the garden Garden Compost, Veggie Garden, Lawn And Garden, Garden Plants, Potager Garden, Garden Soil, Easy Garden
The benefits of WOOD ASH in the garden
Alternative Gardning: The benefits of WOOD ASH in the garden
Homestead Revival: Inspiration Friday: 5 Achievable Goals for Every Urban Homestead Urban Garden, Garden Ideas, Red Worms, Worm Composting, Composting Toilet, Aquaponics System, Aquaponics Diy
Inspiration Friday: 5 Achievable Goals for Every Urban Homestead
Homestead Revival: Inspiration Friday: 5 Achievable Goals for Every Urban Homestead
"Bat houses work best if they're at least 2 feet tall, 1 foot wide, and 3 inches deep. Hang them 10 to 15 feet above the ground and place them in a sunny spot where they can absorb lots of heat during the day. (Painting the boxes black is helpful.) Mount bat houses on poles, buildings, or other structures." Organic Pesticide, Organic Gardening, Insect Control, Pest Control, Mosquito Control, How To Attract Bats, Build A Bat House, Bat Box, Bat Houses
How to Attract Bats to Keep Bugs Under Control in Your Yard
"Bat houses work best if they're at least 2 feet tall, 1 foot wide, and 3 inches deep. Hang them 10 to 15 feet above the ground and place them in a sunny spot where they can absorb lots of heat during the day. (Painting the boxes black is helpful.) Mount bat houses on poles, buildings, or other structures."
Crop Rotation for the smaller urban garden with Sensible Gardening Fall Garden Vegetables, Fruit Garden, Edible Garden, Growing Vegetables, Growing Tomatoes, Root Vegetables, Exeter
Crop Rotation for the Urban Garden
Crop Rotation for the smaller urban garden with Sensible Gardening
justine's aquaponics - which cycles water through a fish pond and a vegetable bed to produce fresh veggies and fish for the family Backyard Aquaponics, Aquaponics Fish, Aquaponic Gardening, Diy Hydroponics, Hydroponic Systems, Pittosporum Tobira Nana, Gardening Tips
Family-Friendly Urban Aquaponics: Producing Fresh Veggies & Fish at Home - Milkwood: permaculture courses, skills + stories
justine's aquaponics - which cycles water through a fish pond and a vegetable bed to produce fresh veggies and fish for the family