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What To Do In Your Garden In April [Planting Guide]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 3 minutes

It’s April, and that means in most USDA gardening zones, there’s lots of work to be done! Want the exact organic, non-GMO heirloom seeds we use on our homestead? We love Seeds Now! We’re in Zone 7, so we’ve already set out our cool weather crops, and by the first week of April, we’ll be…

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6 High Protein Treats For Chickens

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 4 minutes

Winter or summer, you need high-protein treats for chickens. Learn more about the role of protein and how to provide enough for your flock. Chicken feathers are essential for their health and well-being. They provide insulation, regulate body temperature in various climates, and protect against environmental elements and injuries. In essence, feathers are vital for…

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Pumpkin Seed, Cayenne, & Wormwood Deworming Treat For Chickens!

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 6 minutes

If your chickens have worms, it can seriously derail their egg-laying. Why not make them a deworming treat? Roundworms, cecal worms, hookworms…oh my! Worms (aka freeloaders) rob your hens of vital nutrients while making it more difficult to pass manure, and generally just trash the insides of your chickens. So you gotta get rid of…

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11 Vegetables You Can Start In August For A Full Fall Harvest

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 5 minutes

It’s August, which means it’s time to start thinking about cool weather vegetables! (Y’all were thinking about pumpkin spice, weren’t you?) (This article is an excerpt from my #1 Amazon Best Selling book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. You can grab it on sale on by clicking here!) Even though…

Think it's too late to start a garden? Think again! Here's 20 Vegetables You Can Start In July For A Full Fall Harvest!
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20 Vegetables You Can Start In July For A Full Fall Harvest

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 4 minutes

It might be July, and you might be thinking your gardening window has slammed shut, but don’t despair: There’s still PLENTY you can plant for a full fall harvest. (This article is an excerpt from my #1 Amazon Best Selling book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. You can grab it…

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Build A Grazing Box For Healthier Backyard Chickens (Detailed Instructions!)

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 5 minutes

If you’re looking for a surefire way to keep your flock from getting the stuck-in-the-coop blues, build a grazing box for your chickens. And the best part? Building a grazing box for your chickens (using chicken wire or hardware cloth) won’t cost you a ton of money! You might already know your chickens need boredom busters…