The Key To A Deep Chicken Litter System
Some chicken lovers might be accustomed to simply disposing of their old chicken litter and replacing it with new and fresh material every so often,...
What Crop Rotation Means For You
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The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds
Whether you are a gardening guru or consider yourself a novice green thumb at best, you may have heard the word on the street that...
How To Make A Compost Bin
There’s an odd sort of satisfaction when you nurture your own compost - we get so excited at the sight of our rich black gold...
Gardening Activities To Do In December
December?! We hear you cry. Yes as bewildering as it may seem, the final month of the year and the first month of summer is...
What Is Organic Gardening, And How Can I Do It?
What a wonderful world it would be if we could wake up each morning, take refuge under a shady palm, pluck a perfectly ripe organic...
Summer Herbs That Will Make Your Meals Sing!
Growing herbs is a great way to a little spice to your life, and your taste buds. Herbs are versatile plants that are quite easy...
How Do I Make Raised Garden Beds?
Thinking of putting some raised garden beds into your backyard, but not sure what to use to keep the soil in? Here are some great...
Creative Composting - Cheers to Chickens!
We live in a very environmentally friendly era. We go green-we recycle, we conserve energy, we grow our own vegetables and grains, and we compost....
Can I Use Chicken Manure As Fertilizer In My Garden?
Chicken manure or ‘chicken litter’ is absolutely BRILLIANT to use as fertilizer - even better when you mix it in with a few other goodies...
Sustainability In The Backyard
The importance of sustainable living is something we should all be aware of, and we should be taking some steps- no matter how minor they...
10 Top Tips for Living More Sustainably
With more people beginning to discuss and actually understand the effects of carbon emissions and climate change on the environment, many are choosing to try...
Why Raising Chickens Is Great For The Environment
Raising chickens means so much more than fresh eggs every morning. Chickens are a marvellous creature whose everyday habits positively contribute to their environment, and...
Chicken Litter Compost vs. Synthetic Fertilizer
What is fertilizer and why do plants need it? In order to grow, your plants need a range of essential nutrients. Fertilizer gives them an...
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