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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orchids on trees
started by norast
last post by norastMay 15, 20200May 15, 2020 -
Growing Potatoes in a tire
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Old farm house garden
started by Northeastnewbie
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Hens on strike
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Homestead
started by homesteadme
last post by erinaistonApr 23, 20184Apr 23, 2018 -
Type of grass to plant at my country place?
started by robmorin
last post by Cville_GardenerFeb 20, 20173Feb 20, 2017 -
ginkgo trees seed sowing
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Rural farm struggling with neighbors barking dogs
started by DeepSpringFarmer
last post by Baroo2UAug 28, 20172Aug 28, 2017 -
hard Allergy from nettle
started by angie5WW
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Chicken Saddles
started by Chillybean
last post by porkpalApr 29, 20161Apr 29, 2016
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Bee venom collector and collecting bee venom
started by honeybeesforus
last post by honeybeesforusMay 24, 20162May 24, 2016 -
Homesteading, Merry Christmas
started by CountryGardens
last post by CajuninKyMay 21, 20168May 21, 2016 -
Locating a hive on a bridge or dock over water
started by mbrentballoon
last post by mbrentballoonAug 01, 20150Aug 01, 2015 -
Powdered Eggs
started by weeding
last post by CajuninKyJul 31, 20155Jul 31, 2015 -
Prepping
started by weeding
last post by CajuninKyJul 30, 20152Jul 30, 2015 -
Injured chick - looking for feedback
started by Tammy
last post by TammyAug 20, 201514Aug 20, 2015 -
Alaskan Chickens-How much to feed?
started by smgrant
last post by ToryKaSep 21, 20154Sep 21, 2015 -
Chicks and Oyster Shell
started by Chillybean
last post by moxies_gardenJul 11, 20154Jul 11, 2015 -
Bees are confused
started by kittriana
last post by Diana_KJun 27, 20156Jun 27, 2015 -
Free Bee Forage Seeds Z7 or less
started by Amargia
last post by AmargiaJun 16, 20150Jun 16, 2015
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New Bee
started by TimsBeez
last post by TimsBeezMay 23, 20152May 23, 2015 -
help with unhealthy rescued chickens PLEASE
started by flsusie
last post by flsusieMay 21, 20157May 21, 2015 -
Video camara in coop
started by green04735
last post by Light_for_JesusJun 28, 20151Jun 28, 2015 -
Bees not staying on flowers
started by davieBee
last post by kittrianaMay 23, 20152May 23, 2015 -
Chickens Dying Unexpectedly
started by emma_88
last post by green04735Apr 19, 20154Apr 19, 2015 -
Bee aren't drawing on foundation?
started by crayondoom
last post by dragonfly53Jun 06, 20154Jun 06, 2015 -
Tulip Fields
started by Haystack
last post by HaystackApr 14, 20153Apr 14, 2015 -
New family members and Tulip Festival
started by Haystack
last post by Light_for_JesusMay 28, 20153May 28, 2015 -
Chicks
started by green04735
last post by ChillybeanMar 10, 201614Mar 10, 2016 -
Alfalfa and ducks
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusApr 01, 20152Apr 01, 2015
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Is this going to be an ongoing post?
started by florida254
last post by porkpalNov 04, 20154Nov 04, 2015 -
Pasty Butt
started by CajuninKy
last post by green04735Apr 18, 201519Apr 18, 2015 -
A breeding question
started by CajuninKy
last post by porkpalFeb 12, 20151Feb 12, 2015 -
Incubators?
started by green04735
last post by green04735Apr 08, 201526Apr 08, 2015 -
raising soil temp with solar pool heat cover
started by dylanm
last post by CajuninKyJan 25, 20151Jan 25, 2015 -
Chickens coughing
started by green04735
last post by green04735Feb 11, 201515Feb 11, 2015 -
Homesteading, 2015
started by CountryGardens
last post by CountryGardensDec 14, 201552Dec 14, 2015 -
7 year old chicken with a wing joint injury
started by PetHens
last post by Light_for_JesusJan 07, 20152Jan 07, 2015 -
Merry Christmas
started by green04735
last post by green04735Dec 21, 20140Dec 21, 2014 -
Predator Fencing
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by Light_for_JesusMar 16, 20154Mar 16, 2015