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radishes

A Radical Guide To Radishes

May 08, 2015

Gardening Gardening with Chickens

Let’s be honest, radishes don’t normally whip people into a verbal frenzy. It’s not that people have anything against radishes, it’s just simply difficult to...

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Leeks from veggie patch

The Complete Lowdown On Leeks

April 20, 2015

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Nutrition

Leeks may be slightly unfamiliar to some people in Australia. It’s hard to deny the fact that as far as vegetables go they are slightly...

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pumpkins

Everything You Want To Know About Pumpkins

April 18, 2015

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Nutrition

Pumpkins seem to possess a mythical, magical quality to them like no other fruit or vegetable. Who doesn’t have childhood memories of the Fairy God...

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Young girl with backyard chicken flock

A Complete Beginner’s Guide To Keeping Chickens

April 18, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Gardening with Chickens Recommended

Keeping chickens can be a nerve racking experience, especially if you’ve never done it before – but it really is quite easy, so long as...

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Taj Mahal chicken coop tractor

Clever Ways To Reuse Your Old Chicken Coop Or Tractor

April 18, 2015

Chicken Coops Gardening with Chickens

Though a quality chicken coop or tractor that has been lovingly maintained should last for many years there often comes a time when every chook...

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chicory leaves on a table

Sink Your Teeth Into This 101 Guide To Chicory

April 01, 2015

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Herbs for Health Nutrition

The chicory plant has had a relative boom over the past ten years or so, however, in truth this particular herb has been on the...

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Cauliflower on timber table

All The Essential Questions About Cauliflower Answered

April 01, 2015

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Nutrition

Most of us have memories as kids sitting at the kitchen table listening to our parents tell us for the thousandth time to “eat your...

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empty chicken nest

How To Make The Most Of Your Non-Laying Hens

March 31, 2015

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Gardening with Chickens

There comes a time in every laying hen’s life when they simply cannot produce the same amount of eggs as they used to. This is...

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Close up image of fresh kale

7 Incredible Things You Need To Know About Eating And Growing Kale

March 16, 2015

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The term “super-food” gets casually tossed around a fair bit these days however kale well and truly deserves the title. Not just for its dense...

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A Chicken Tractor Is Your Garden's Best Friend

A Chicken Tractor Is Your Garden's Best Friend

February 09, 2015

Chicken Coops Gardening with Chickens Uncategorized

Many avid gardeners are conflicted when they consider introducing chickens into their backyard. On the one hand, the chickens peck, poop and nourish their soil,...

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blackberry bush

The ABCs of Gardening: The Beginners Guide To Growing Fruit

January 14, 2015

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Have visions of fruit trees brimming with fresh oranges, lemons and limes in your yard? Perhaps a fruitful mango tree has your mouth watering. Or,...

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planting-pumpkin-sprout

A Beginner's Guide to Gardening

January 07, 2015

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The pastime of gardening undoubtedly results in an attractive backyard and, for those that take up planting fruits and vegetables, culinary benefits. But research also...

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fruit-and-vegetable-platter

Vegetable Gardening - What To Grow, When

December 16, 2014

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Vegetable gardening is what the cool crowd does in summer! Nothing shouts “Summertime” more than growing fresh vegetables! Picking newly ripened red tomatoes right off...

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gardener holding a hoe

Gardening In Summer - Top Tips for Success

November 27, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens

  Do you get absolutely giddy with glee when you think about gardening? Does your green thumb itch with envy when you see early bird...

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claire bickle with backyard chicken

Chicken Chatter With Claire Bickle: Poultry and Gardening Expert

November 21, 2014

Gardening with Chickens

Claire Bickle is a Brisbane based poultry and gardening expert. Not only does she teach horticulture at TAFE, she’s a regular contributor to popular gardening...

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fresh-organic-vegetables

Grow Organic Vegetables And Go Green In Your Garden!

November 19, 2014

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Growing organic vegetables is a wonderful way to “Go green”! The principles of organic gardening are based on simple respect for the soil. By enriching...

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spring is a fantastic time for gardening flowers, fruits and vegetables

Gardening: Our Top 10 Plants To Grow In Spring

September 30, 2014

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Spring is the perfect time to indulge our green thumbs once again- taking advantage of the warming temperatures and the reappearance of the sun. If...

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chickens love to eat pests that would otherwise destroy your garden

Chickens and Gardens - Nature's Pest Control

September 12, 2014

Chicken Behavior Gardening Gardening with Chickens

Chickens can actually be great for your gardens. Really. We aren’t trying to sell you down the river because we’re biased by our chicken love...

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

Sustainability In The Backyard

September 02, 2014

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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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Young sprout in soil

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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Lemon balm growing in pestle pot

Herbs For Hen Health: Lemon Balm

July 23, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Health Herbs for Health

A part of the mint family, Lemon Balm is a great addition to your herb garden. This easy to grow herb will grow from both...

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Bundle of rosemary sprigs

Herbs for Hen Health: Rosemary

July 14, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Health Herbs for Health Nutrition

The smell of rosemary for many evokes thoughts of hearty winter warming dishes, but this powerhouse herb is much more than a garnish for your...

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sprig of basil leaves

Herbs for Hen Health: Basil

July 09, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Herbs for Health

Basil is a very valuable plant for your herb garden, and one of the easiest plants to grow and look after. This sun loving plants...

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Catnip plant leaves covered in dew

Herbs for Hen Health: Catnip

July 08, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Health Herbs for Health

Catnip is a herb derived from the mint family made obvious by their similar coarse and fragrant leaves, and known famously for being a major...

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bundle of parsley sprigs and leaves

Herbs for Hen Health: Parsley

June 23, 2014

Gardening Gardening with Chickens Herbs for Health

Parsley is a must have herb for any green thumb enthusiast. Like most herbs, it likes to grow in a mostly sunny spot, but is...

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Isa brown chicken in compost bin

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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