“World’s Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scientists,” trumpeted a recent Smithsonian Magazine headline. A 16-year-old male hedgehog dubbed Thorvald had outlived the lifespan of his species by 14 years, surviving habitat loss, pesticides and the No. 1 cause of…
Today’s wise investment is tomorrow’s effortless bounty. Perennials in the garden can produce and produce—so long as you put in the work upfront. The post Invest In Perennial Plants For Future Gardening Success appeared first on Hobby Farms.
A plethora of poultry groups, clubs and organizations exist online, but which chicken-keeping community is right for you? We look at 6 different types. The post Joining A Poultry Community Provides Plenty Of Benefits appeared first on Hobby Farms.
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When many buyers purchased homes during the height of the pandemic homebuying frenzy, they may have skipped adding a home inspection in an effort to win bidding wars. While this may have worked out for some, others were hit with…
It’s almost time to forage for wild strawberries, a flavorful fruit that’s both an ephemeral treat and relatively safe for even novice food finders. The post Forage Wild Strawberries For A Springtime Treat! appeared first on Hobby Farms.
April showers bring May flowers, or so the old saying goes. You can never have too many flowers around the farm, and I have ambitions to plant more—many more. The post Plant These May Flowers Around Your Farm! appeared first…
737: Steve Churchill on Worm Composting. Simplifying vermicomposting and making it easy for anyone to start. In This Podcast: This is a replay of a really awesome interview with our friend Steve and since Greg is using one of these…
You take a walk through the garden and find branches trimmed, flowers missing or bark damaged. Of course, the culprit is nowhere to be seen. You may have suspects in mind but a close look at the damage and surroundings…
