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Deep litter chicken system

The Key To A Deep Chicken Litter System

July 22, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Composting & Soil Building

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,...

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How To Make A Compost Bin

July 22, 2020

Composting & Soil Building

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...

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Why Raising Chickens Is Great For The Environment

July 22, 2020

Chickens 101 Composting & Soil Building Gardening with Chickens

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...

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Composting is best with chickens

Creative Composting - Cheers to Chickens!

July 22, 2020

Composting & Soil Building Gardening with 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....

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Can I Use Chicken Manure As Fertilizer In My Garden?

July 21, 2020

Composting & Soil Building Gardening Gardening with Chickens General

Chicken manure or ‘chicken litter’ is absolutely BRILLIANT to use as fertilizer - even better when you mix it in with a few other goodies...

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What Crop Rotation Means For You

February 16, 2015

Composting & Soil Building Gardening

All egg-sperienced green thumbs know that a healthy soil is the key to a flourishing garden. Without a nutrient rich foundation, the plants simply can’t...

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The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds

January 13, 2015

Composting & Soil Building Gardening

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...

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Gardening Activities To Do In December

December 18, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening

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...

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organic-gardening

What Is Organic Gardening, And How Can I Do It?

December 17, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening

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...

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Summer Herbs That Will Make Your Meals Sing!

December 05, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening

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...

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How Do I Make Raised Garden Beds?

November 24, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening

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...

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backyard gardening is a big part of living a more sustainable lifestyle

Sustainability In The Backyard

September 02, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening Gardening with Chickens

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...

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10 Top Tips for Living More Sustainably

August 20, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening Gardening with Chickens

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...

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Chicken Litter Compost vs. Synthetic Fertilizer

May 30, 2014

Composting & Soil Building Gardening with Chickens General

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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