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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Finally got a weathervane for my coop
started by green04735
last post by ItsMeChrissyDec 07, 20125Dec 07, 2012 -
Meet Ms. Nosy Rosy..
started by Moodene
last post by green04735Dec 01, 20122Dec 01, 2012 -
My 3 Lavendar Orpingtons
started by Moodene
last post by MoodeneJan 05, 20135Jan 05, 2013 -
Babe
started by Moodene
last post by porkpalDec 01, 20125Dec 01, 2012 -
Wanting to homestead in Alabama ( and sorry about the rant)
started by ADragonfly
last post by sweetie77Jan 15, 201313Jan 15, 2013 -
it's December already
started by NikB
last post by DysonJan 01, 2013100Jan 01, 2013 -
Gardening by the Moon - December 2012
started by cristina
last post by GazoodlesJan 05, 201328Jan 05, 2013 -
New arrivals.
started by CountryGardens
last post by porkpalJan 28, 201348Jan 28, 2013 -
Merry Christmas Haystack
started by green04735
last post by Glenda_MichiganJan 09, 20139Jan 09, 2013 -
OT Grandbaby Girl- Emma at 6 months old.
started by Moodene
last post by MoodeneDec 01, 20127Dec 01, 2012
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Guessing Game
started by green04735
last post by porkpalNov 23, 20126Nov 23, 2012 -
Have We Solved the Egg Production Problem?
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by TammyNov 25, 20128Nov 25, 2012 -
Moodene here....
started by Moodene
last post by Light_for_JesusDec 10, 201221Dec 10, 2012 -
New cria
started by Rockcreekfarm
last post by porkpalDec 01, 20125Dec 01, 2012 -
After 40 years I have chickens again
started by mqiq77
last post by mqiq77Feb 12, 201328Feb 12, 2013 -
Lost My Entire Flock
started by CajuninKy
last post by CajuninKyDec 10, 201223Dec 10, 2012 -
New babies
started by green04735
last post by green04735Nov 13, 20124Nov 13, 2012 -
Prince and Grace
started by Rockcreekfarm
last post by RockcreekfarmNov 21, 20126Nov 21, 2012 -
Cochins is the snow
started by green04735
last post by RockcreekfarmNov 13, 20128Nov 13, 2012 -
Grace and Prince
started by Rockcreekfarm
last post by green04735Nov 14, 201211Nov 14, 2012
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Happy Birthday Donna B
started by patootie
last post by DonnaBJan 05, 20137Jan 05, 2013 -
November 2012
started by Dyson
last post by NikBDec 01, 201260Dec 01, 2012 -
Silkie Help
started by Melissa_Ohio
last post by Melissa_OhioNov 03, 20124Nov 03, 2012 -
Moon Gardening Calendar - November 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaNov 25, 201212Nov 25, 2012 -
salt making
started by stellamarina
last post by stellamarinaNov 26, 20135Nov 26, 2013 -
Dead hen
started by gessieviolet
last post by jordankittyjoOct 31, 201213Oct 31, 2012 -
Anyone had luck sexing day-old chicks via wing-tip feathers?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by Glenda_MichiganNov 15, 20128Nov 15, 2012 -
Are we roosters?
started by green04735
last post by jordankittyjoOct 28, 20123Oct 28, 2012 -
Hello from a new homesteader
started by autumn_prepper
last post by CajuninKyMar 26, 20137Mar 26, 2013 -
Do hens stop laying in hot weather??
started by dillansnana
last post by dillansnanaOct 08, 20124Oct 08, 2012
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It's October already!!
started by NikB
last post by DysonNov 01, 201288Nov 01, 2012 -
Moon Gardening Calendar - October 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaOct 28, 201227Oct 28, 2012 -
Question for bee experts: What is going on with these bees?
started by passiflora_pink
last post by passiflora_pinkMar 23, 20133Mar 23, 2013 -
I love fall
started by green04735
last post by CajuninKyDec 21, 201225Dec 21, 2012 -
Egg-Eating Snake
started by porkpal
last post by arptigerSep 24, 20122Sep 24, 2012 -
Sad Find
started by CajuninKy
last post by mqiq77Oct 14, 201229Oct 14, 2012 -
Hello!
started by AnnieBBB
last post by Light_for_JesusOct 17, 201212Oct 17, 2012 -
Homestead chefs
started by yardener
last post by dariusSep 21, 201228Sep 21, 2012 -
Upside of a drought?
started by yardener
last post by DysonSep 11, 20121Sep 11, 2012 -
My new additions
started by green04735
last post by porkpalNov 21, 201223Nov 21, 2012
