While sheep themselves may not be welcome among planted rows, their wool makes an excellent addition to the garden as mulch, fertilizer and more! The post Sheep Wool Has A Place In The Garden appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Not all chicken breeds thrive on all homesteads, but this group of dual-purpose birds typically does very well in a small-farm situation. The post These Chicken Breeds Thrive On The Homestead appeared first on Hobby Farms.
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.
