Urban Agriculture Resources
Episode 58: Barbara Lawson
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Presidential Poultry: Chickens Of U.S. Presidents
From Georgia farmsteads to White House companions, chickens played a part in the lives of several U.S. presidents. Here are six presidents who kept poultry. The post Presidential Poultry: Chickens Of U.S. Presidents appeared first on Hobby Farms.
How to Grow a Superfood Garden
Most of us know about superfoods –– those berries and veggies that bulk up our immune systems to keep us healthy. But how can you grow a superfood garden? We’ll show you. What are Superfoods? Harvard University and the Mayo…
Test Acidity For Blueberries With A Simple Soil Tester
It’s time I got my blueberry bushes the right acidity to produce more blueberries. But that’s easier said than done, as my new soil tester informs me. The post Test Acidity For Blueberries With A Simple Soil Tester appeared first…
Can You Recognize Signs Of Heat Stress In Chickens?
As summer temperatures climb, it’s important to understand signs of heat stress in your chickens, potential flock impact and ways to cool birds down. The post Can You Recognize Signs Of Heat Stress In Chickens? appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Design|Build — Designing for Outdoor Entertaining
Now more than ever, homeowners are acquainting themselves with their home’s outdoor spaces in an endeavor to expand their living space and to enhance their quality of life. Historically, many homeowners opted to de-stress and connect with nature away from…
Cool Your Chickens With A DIY Swamp Cooler
Hot days can be stressful to a dangerous degree for chickens, so build an inexpensive DIY swamp cooler for the coop to help your birds chill out. The post Cool Your Chickens With A DIY Swamp Cooler appeared first on…
Edible Bike Lanes Could Be An Ecosystem Game-Changer
Bike lanes, with interconnected networks of easily accessible greenspace, offer vast opportunities for edible ecosystems of fruits, berries, herbs and more. The post Edible Bike Lanes Could Be An Ecosystem Game-Changer appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Grilled Banana Pound Cake Kabobs
This recipe is guaranteed to get your taste-buds watering — with dessert flavors uniquely coming from your BBQ! Click the video to see it prepared right before your eyes. Summertime means a lot of grilling. So why not try this…
These Herbs Can Help Chickens Beat The Summer Heat
It’s hot out there, and your chickens are surely feeling the heat, but these herbs will help your flock survive the summer with essential nutrients and other benefits. The post These Herbs Can Help Chickens Beat The Summer Heat appeared…