Much like the pioneers of old, today's rural gardeners are seeking a simple, peaceful, self-sustaining life for themselves and their families. Here's a place to explore beekeeping, homesteading, poultry and livestock, and even gardening by the moon, as well as other ideas that make up rural gardening.
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Who knew
started by DonnaB
last post by Light_for_JesusSep 11, 20112Sep 11, 2011 -
The Chickens of Deep Woods Farm
started by DWMike
last post by Illig1Sep 09, 201115Sep 09, 2011 -
Storm Watch Babies
started by Eufaula
last post by titaniumRX8Sep 17, 201125Sep 17, 2011 -
Be careful what you wish for
started by DonnaB
last post by GordonHawkSep 05, 201121Sep 05, 2011 -
Duckling help
started by gallesfarm
last post by gallesfarmSep 03, 20116Sep 03, 2011 -
starting to cool off on the September Homestead
started by NikB
last post by dariusOct 01, 2011155Oct 01, 2011 -
Saying goodby to an old friend
started by jylgaskin
last post by EufaulaSep 04, 20117Sep 04, 2011 -
THEY HATCHED!!!!
started by smedgekles
last post by Illig1Sep 12, 201120Sep 12, 2011 -
A waring to foragers
started by cdemeritt
last post by cando1May 20, 201210May 20, 2012 -
Gardening Calendar for Septembert 2011
started by cristina
last post by cristinaSep 14, 201111Sep 14, 2011
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Family in need of farm
started by Sebron
last post by DWMikeSep 05, 20116Sep 05, 2011 -
Hurricane Irene
started by green04735
last post by IowaAnnAug 31, 201110Aug 31, 2011 -
few pics for your enjoyment...
started by titaniumRX8
last post by porkpalAug 28, 20113Aug 28, 2011 -
Ratio of pullets to roos hatched this summer
started by Eufaula
last post by titaniumRX8Aug 28, 201110Aug 28, 2011 -
Duck Dwelling
started by catmad
last post by DonnaBSep 03, 201120Sep 03, 2011 -
Help with keets please.
started by jordankittyjo
last post by jordankittyjoAug 25, 20115Aug 25, 2011 -
Is it legal to kill a hawk?
started by IowaAnn
last post by greenhouse_galAug 29, 201121Aug 29, 2011 -
BEGINNERS TASTER'S COURSE
started by bees4u
last post by bees4uSep 26, 20111Sep 26, 2011 -
Remove the Queen excluder
started by Imagesoart
last post by cfbloomSep 02, 20112Sep 02, 2011 -
Look at my manure pile
started by green04735
last post by titaniumRX8Aug 18, 20112Aug 18, 2011
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Plans for coop??
started by liliesandme
last post by porkpalJan 15, 201226Jan 15, 2012 -
Any ideas how to get cat out of tree
started by jylgaskin
last post by Illig1Aug 19, 201127Aug 19, 2011 -
carniolan queen
started by bees4u
last post by bees4uAug 12, 20110Aug 12, 2011 -
Last Post:
started by Haystack
last post by porkpalSep 09, 201127Sep 09, 2011 -
When it rains it pours
started by DonnaB
last post by DonnaBAug 12, 20112Aug 12, 2011 -
Help! Ducks have invaded!!
started by catmad
last post by catmadAug 19, 20116Aug 19, 2011 -
pictures of randomness...
started by titaniumRX8
last post by titaniumRX8Aug 12, 201110Aug 12, 2011 -
Turkeys
started by CricketsGarden
last post by JnetteAug 14, 20116Aug 14, 2011 -
Sad day in WIlliamsburg
started by jylgaskin
last post by summerkidSep 18, 201163Sep 18, 2011 -
Putting chicks under broody
started by green04735
last post by green04735Sep 05, 201114Sep 05, 2011
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Saving Tomatoes
started by CajuninKy
last post by allgr8dogsNov 11, 20128Nov 11, 2012 -
Dinning Chairs
started by roseycats
last post by roseycatsAug 07, 20118Aug 07, 2011 -
You wanna see cute?
started by green04735
last post by IowaAnnAug 10, 201113Aug 10, 2011 -
NEED ANSWER QUICKLY
started by green04735
last post by green04735Aug 07, 20117Aug 07, 2011 -
Have a pip
started by green04735
last post by green04735Aug 08, 201130Aug 08, 2011 -
Astonishing!
started by melvatoo
last post by catmadAug 03, 20111Aug 03, 2011 -
My chicken feed experiment has a clear winner!
started by IowaAnn
last post by CountryGardensSep 20, 201199Sep 20, 2011 -
Too much protien or something else?
started by smedgekles
last post by titaniumRX8Aug 02, 20119Aug 02, 2011 -
Hot times on the August Homestead
started by NikB
last post by NikBSep 02, 2011157Sep 02, 2011 -
Dry hatch
started by green04735
last post by ZZsBabiezAug 04, 201114Aug 04, 2011
