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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Wheezing hen
started by green04735
last post by green04735Nov 03, 20144Nov 03, 2014 -
Security Cameras for your yard
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by HaystackNov 03, 20145Nov 03, 2014 -
muscovys going broody
started by Judysmuscovys
last post by porkpalNov 03, 201416Nov 03, 2014 -
I have a picture in Chicken magazine
started by green04735
last post by green04735Nov 01, 20146Nov 01, 2014 -
D'uccles or booted bantams?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by green04735Oct 30, 20144Oct 30, 2014 -
Tour de Coop - Let's see them!
started by Lazy_Ladies
last post by porkpalOct 28, 2014231Oct 28, 2014 -
Question re: Chickens & sunlight
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by HaystackOct 28, 20142Oct 28, 2014 -
Temporary paralysis
started by gessieviolet
last post by green04735Oct 18, 20145Oct 18, 2014 -
Broodies
started by green04735
last post by kittrianaOct 17, 20145Oct 17, 2014 -
muscovy ducks
started by Judysmuscovys
last post by kittrianaOct 17, 20146Oct 17, 2014
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Moon Garden Calendar - October 2014
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post byOct 13, 20144Oct 13, 2014 -
Building a Home part3
started by CricketsGarden
last post by CajuninKyOct 02, 201472Oct 02, 2014 -
I have paint silkie eggs
started by green04735
last post by green04735Oct 02, 201413Oct 02, 2014 -
Summer on the Homestead.
started by CountryGardens
last post by CountryGardensSep 30, 201447Sep 30, 2014 -
Caught a Swarm in August
started by DakotaSwede
last post by KrittergardenSep 28, 20141Sep 28, 2014 -
Moon Gardening Calendar September 2014
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post by GardenSketchSep 27, 20148Sep 27, 2014 -
Bees forming new hive in my yard
started by allgr8dogs
last post by Diana_KSep 13, 201412Sep 13, 2014 -
SOLD MY ENTIRE FLOCK OF COCHINS
started by green04735
last post by green04735Sep 07, 20143Sep 07, 2014 -
Life can be cruel, but God's Grace is always sufficient !!!
started by Haystack
last post by Glenda_MichiganSep 07, 201418Sep 07, 2014 -
Guard geese for hawk
started by cluelessnTN
last post by Light_for_JesusAug 30, 201415Aug 30, 2014
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New Pics
started by green04735
last post by terri_emoryAug 26, 20143Aug 26, 2014 -
Moon Gardening Calendar August 2014 Hot Summer!
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post byAug 25, 201413Aug 25, 2014 -
Noggin
started by green04735
last post by green04735Aug 23, 20148Aug 23, 2014 -
skunk attack
started by Gazoodles
last post by Light_for_JesusAug 16, 201410Aug 16, 2014 -
Anyone having problems with Cackle Hatchery?
started by lilsandy
last post by green04735Aug 01, 20142Aug 01, 2014 -
Moon Gardening Calendar July 2014 Happy Summer!
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post byJul 25, 201411Jul 25, 2014 -
Anyone with silkie or toulouse goose eggs in Michigan?
started by jylgaskin
last post by jylgaskinJul 05, 20140Jul 05, 2014 -
Any one have chicks for sale in NH?
started by HomersMom
last post by porkpalJun 30, 20146Jun 30, 2014 -
Trying to find a wholesale source to buy Bee Skeps...
started by ericp64
last post by noah502Jun 25, 201421Jun 25, 2014 -
Moon Gardening Calendar June 2014
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post byJun 24, 201417Jun 24, 2014
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Some new pics
started by green04735
last post by terri_emoryJun 10, 20144Jun 10, 2014 -
Demand Feeder - Peckomatic- You Will Love This
started by peckomatic
last post by peckomaticMay 31, 20140May 31, 2014 -
Juvenile duck have wrenched leg, how to restore it?
started by Pavelas
last post by PavelasMay 30, 20142May 30, 2014 -
Moon Gardening Calendar May 2014
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post byMay 26, 201413May 26, 2014 -
Naming my hobby farm-HELP!
started by altamakk
last post by MipiiMay 24, 201422May 24, 2014 -
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
started by green04735
last post by porkpalMay 12, 20141May 12, 2014 -
Buff silkie eggs
started by green04735
last post by green04735May 12, 20140May 12, 2014 -
SHE REALLY WANTS TO SIT ON EGGS
started by green04735
last post by porkpalMay 09, 20141May 09, 2014 -
winter is here on the Homestead...
started by NikB
last post by CountryGardensMay 04, 2014218May 04, 2014 -
Moon Gardening Calendar April 2014
started by evelyn_inthegarden
last post by kittrianaApr 23, 201423Apr 23, 2014