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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Why I left the Garden:
started by Haystack
last post by green04735Feb 18, 201438Feb 18, 2014 -
Christmas gift
started by green04735
last post by meadowyckDec 24, 201311Dec 24, 2013 -
Snow
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jan 18, 201443Jan 18, 2014 -
winter is here on the Homestead...
started by NikB
last post by CountryGardensMay 04, 2014218May 04, 2014 -
Gardening with the Moon, December 2013
started by cristina
last post byDec 26, 201325Dec 26, 2013 -
Happy Thanksgiving
started by green04735
last post by OkyoNov 30, 20136Nov 30, 2013 -
Frizzy has a vet appointment
started by green04735
last post by green04735Dec 13, 201327Dec 13, 2013 -
Are there any Minnesota bee keepers out there?
started by Joyous1
last post by crayondoomApr 18, 20151Apr 18, 2015 -
Lets get some talking and sharing pictures going on
started by green04735
last post by NikBNov 27, 201317Nov 27, 2013 -
We've opened this forum back up to all members.
started by melody
last post by green04735Nov 16, 20134Nov 16, 2013
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I am telling on Orchidman1 he has gotten some chickens
started by LavinaMae
last post by porkpalNov 14, 20132Nov 14, 2013 -
Please help me to decide to have chickens in my garden
started by JonnaSudenius
last post by greenhouse_galNov 14, 20138Nov 14, 2013 -
Sexing silkies
started by gessieviolet
last post by green04735Dec 09, 201317Dec 09, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar November 2013
started by cristina
last post byDec 01, 201324Dec 01, 2013 -
Naming my hobby farm-HELP!
started by altamakk
last post by MipiiMay 24, 201422May 24, 2014 -
Southeastern Blueberry Bees
started by rufhaus
last post by rufhausOct 13, 20130Oct 13, 2013 -
how long can the eggs stay out?
started by FrillyLily
last post by greenhouse_galNov 14, 20137Nov 14, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar October 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaOct 26, 201316Oct 26, 2013 -
new kids pics
started by terri_emory
last post by KydaylilyladyJan 26, 201413Jan 26, 2014 -
Is my well water too poor?
started by Jimigunne
last post by CajuninKyOct 07, 20134Oct 07, 2013
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Caught this snake eating my chicken eggs
started by Jokenna
last post by Light_for_JesusMar 13, 201419Mar 13, 2014 -
Green Chicken Coop
started by fairyhunter
last post by terri_emorySep 10, 20131Sep 10, 2013 -
more browns
started by fairyhunter
last post by green04735Dec 14, 20133Dec 14, 2013 -
what colors do you have?
started by fairyhunter
last post by Fluffy9856Dec 01, 20134Dec 01, 2013 -
Americaunas
started by fairyhunter
last post by fairyhunterSep 09, 20130Sep 09, 2013 -
chicken coop
started by fairyhunter
last post by LavinaMaeDec 06, 201311Dec 06, 2013 -
love the variety of colors
started by fairyhunter
last post by porkpalSep 10, 20131Sep 10, 2013 -
Fall on the Homestead...
started by darius
last post by NikBDec 01, 201348Dec 01, 2013 -
Ridin' the pine
started by AdamAgain
last post by terri_emorySep 24, 20136Sep 24, 2013 -
Is this hilarious?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by terri_emorySep 10, 20135Sep 10, 2013
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young turkeys keep dying
started by ghopper
last post by ghopperSep 07, 20137Sep 07, 2013 -
Do you grind?
started by AdamAgain
last post by dariusSep 09, 20133Sep 09, 2013 -
Silkie color please?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by green04735Dec 20, 201322Dec 20, 2013 -
worming chickens have questions
started by kathy_ann
last post by Light_for_JesusSep 06, 20134Sep 06, 2013 -
Million dollar florida citrus corp fined $1500
started by steadycam3
last post by ImaFlowerManNov 19, 20131Nov 19, 2013 -
Mean rooster problem.... :-[
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by Glenda_MichiganSep 04, 20133Sep 04, 2013 -
Seven out of eight eggs hatched
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by green04735Nov 17, 20134Nov 17, 2013 -
Bees forming new hive in my yard
started by allgr8dogs
last post by Diana_KSep 13, 201412Sep 13, 2014 -
Hens have stop laying
started by Okyo
last post by CountryGardensSep 01, 20133Sep 01, 2013 -
Moon Gardening, September 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaSep 28, 201336Sep 28, 2013