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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Multi coloured chook breed ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20131Apr 08, 2013 -
Rooster breed ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20131Apr 08, 2013 -
Golden coloured hen ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20131Apr 08, 2013 -
A Dominique chook? ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20131Apr 08, 2013 -
Blue Cochin chook? ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20131Apr 08, 2013 -
Araucana chook? ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20131Apr 08, 2013 -
Breed of hen ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by porkpalApr 08, 20132Apr 08, 2013 -
In like a lion in March of 13
started by NikB
last post by DysonApr 01, 201341Apr 01, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar March 2013
started by cristina
last post by evelyn_inthegardenMar 31, 201350Mar 31, 2013 -
Great place for Homesteading info of EVERY kind.
started by cyberageous
last post by cyberageousMar 29, 201312Mar 29, 2013
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Whats everyone do with there Roosters?
started by breeindy
last post by CajuninKyMar 28, 201318Mar 28, 2013 -
My subtropical suburban homestead
started by passiflora07
last post by CajuninKyMar 26, 20135Mar 26, 2013 -
Hello from a new homesteader
started by autumn_prepper
last post by CajuninKyMar 26, 20137Mar 26, 2013 -
Question for bee experts: What is going on with these bees?
started by passiflora_pink
last post by passiflora_pinkMar 23, 20133Mar 23, 2013 -
15 bees dying on deck every evening
started by greenleaffarm
last post by Diana_KMar 21, 20132Mar 21, 2013 -
Change in Feed Stopped Egg Production?
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by terri_emoryMar 20, 201336Mar 20, 2013 -
Posers
started by Rockcreekfarm
last post by porkpalMar 17, 20135Mar 17, 2013 -
How can I best avoid ocassionally agressive individual bees?
started by 2QandLearn
last post by 2QandLearnMar 15, 20137Mar 15, 2013 -
Anyone have any guinea fowl?
started by dstarr
last post by ytnphamMar 11, 201333Mar 11, 2013 -
Svensun Incubator
started by batflower
last post by batflowerMar 05, 20130Mar 05, 2013
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Hey guys and gals it is Feb. allready
started by Dyson
last post by NikBMar 04, 201340Mar 04, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar February 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaMar 03, 201336Mar 03, 2013 -
Source fro Mason Bees
started by paulgrow
last post by gardenstateFeb 27, 20131Feb 27, 2013 -
Looking for land with small house
started by homefinder2013
last post by mjplattFeb 21, 20133Feb 21, 2013 -
Domestic turkey raised by wild parents?
started by keithp2012
last post by porkpalFeb 16, 20131Feb 16, 2013 -
Water butt oddity...
started by cinemike
last post by TrumpetFlowerzFeb 16, 20133Feb 16, 2013 -
After 40 years I have chickens again
started by mqiq77
last post by mqiq77Feb 12, 201328Feb 12, 2013 -
Breeding pen in a house :)
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by breeindyFeb 12, 20133Feb 12, 2013 -
Any Australian poultry keepers here?
started by breeindy
last post by porkpalFeb 09, 20133Feb 09, 2013 -
2013 the start - January
started by Dyson
last post by DysonFeb 02, 201379Feb 02, 2013
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Odd Eggs
started by porkpal
last post by TammyJan 31, 201312Jan 31, 2013 -
January 2013, Moon Gardening Calendar
started by cristina
last post by cristinaJan 29, 201320Jan 29, 2013 -
New arrivals.
started by CountryGardens
last post by porkpalJan 28, 201348Jan 28, 2013 -
Birds Killed; Trying Again - Best Layers 4 Heat/Humidity?
started by TeaGardener
last post by jordankittyjoJan 26, 20132Jan 26, 2013 -
Does anyone grow their own chicken feed?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by Light_for_JesusJan 25, 201318Jan 25, 2013 -
Bee Keeping & Bee Allergy Question
started by frans530
last post by Diana_KJan 18, 20138Jan 18, 2013 -
Wanting to homestead in Alabama ( and sorry about the rant)
started by ADragonfly
last post by sweetie77Jan 15, 201313Jan 15, 2013 -
Marry Christmas to all my chicken friends
started by green04735
last post by porkpalJan 09, 201313Jan 09, 2013 -
Merry Christmas Haystack
started by green04735
last post by Glenda_MichiganJan 09, 20139Jan 09, 2013 -
Gardening by the Moon - December 2012
started by cristina
last post by GazoodlesJan 05, 201328Jan 05, 2013