Soilless growing mixes may be made with more regionally-sourced ingredients, new processing techniques over next few years. The post Tree Bark, Rice Hulls & More—Exploring the Future of Soilless Growing Media appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Rosa Vasquez from the Virginia-based venture talks about how perseverance can produce moments of inspiration on the farm. The post Hog Back Rubs & Impulse Ducks At 30 Acres And A Goat appeared first on Hobby Farms.
HOBBY FARMS PRESENTS: GROWING GOOD The post Episode 31: Aaron De La Cerda appeared first on Hobby Farms.
For a quick idea of your soil composition and necessary amendments, try this easy, at-home test of your three basic soil elements. The post A Quick, At-Home Test Of Your Soil Composition (Video) appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Spring Road Farms founder Britt tells us about the chicken-centric venture’s plans to expand to a plot of markedly larger land. The post A Family Farming Legacy Continues At Spring Road Farms appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Make a portable, lightweight, predator-proof chicken tractor that your flock will enjoy with these simple, step-by-step instructions. The post Build A DIY Chicken Tractor With These Plans appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Brooding one species of bird by another—a chicken by a turkey, for example—is possible, though you need to be mindful and success isn’t guaranteed. The post Considering Cross-Species Brooding? It’s Possible appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Hatching eggs seems straightforward, and it’s a fairly simple project—so long as you follow a few simple rules to ensure success. The post Solving Incubation Issues When Hatching Eggs appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Whether you rent in the big city or live on a tiny lot in town, growing food and flowers is still within reach with guidance from The Urban Garden. The post The Urban Garden Authors Prove ‘Gardening Is Something Anyone…
If you intend to sell sheep or goats, you are required to register and tag your livestock with scrapie tags. Here’s what to know about the disease and requirements. The post All Sheep & Goats Need Scrapie Tags—Here’s Why appeared…
