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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Eggs due to hatch in incu...Electricity went out!
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Brag Board
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What's In YOUR Incubator??
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Spinning, Sox and local Flox of Sheepses (and sparkles)
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eggs chirping
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April on the Homestead
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last post by podsterMay 01, 2010171May 01, 2010 -
My Chick's pics...
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Sheepses, More Divine Sox, Yarnage, and Being Tutorialized
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PIP ALERT! PIP ALERT!
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Chicken or Poultry Themed Secret Holiday Swap?
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CF dropping eggs in Kentucky (egg sexing)
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Chicken Raising 101 - The How To Thread
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Calling all experienced homesteaders - input needed!
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On the February homestead with dreams of springtime...
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Anyone doing a Bootstrap Business?
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How can you tell???
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For those who raise DUCKS. I have a question
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Updated Pics of Red Rosie
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last post by luckycharm_1Oct 14, 2008164Oct 14, 2008 -
Home made Brooder
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Sneaky Neighbor Roo!!
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Chickens and Oxalis
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Hot times on the August Homestead
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last post by NikBSep 02, 2011157Sep 02, 2011 -
Off Topic but had to share new house pictures..
started by MissJestr
last post by CajuninKyMay 31, 2011157May 31, 2011 -
Join us for May on the Homestead...
started by podster
last post by podsterJun 05, 2010157Jun 05, 2010 -
Mission Dutch Underway!
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last post by JenksDec 06, 2008157Dec 06, 2008 -
starting to cool off on the September Homestead
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last post by dariusOct 01, 2011155Oct 01, 2011 -
I HAVE ONE!
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Eggsplorer II: Mission ROMES Journey Log Continues...
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last post by DrDoolotzSep 25, 2008151Sep 25, 2008 -
Does anyone know of any treats for chickens?
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Ways to "Live off the land", share your ideas
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last post by secretlove2005Mar 25, 2010149Mar 25, 2010
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Ducklings - first bathtub experience
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How is everybodys weather
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last post by HarmonyplaceDec 27, 2008149Dec 27, 2008 -
Price for eggs?
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last post by kathy_annMay 14, 2008149May 14, 2008 -
Killer Mink rampage .... they are BAD !
started by Photographer
last post by PhotographerSep 03, 2008148Sep 03, 2008 -
I got an incubator this weekend!
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last post by 1AnjLJul 31, 2008148Jul 31, 2008 -
Old Tack Box, Tripod and My Grandmothers Quilt Rack
started by MissJestr
last post by MissJestrJul 08, 2009147Jul 08, 2009 -
Here I go!!
started by Melissa_Ohio
last post by Melissa_OhioJun 19, 2009147Jun 19, 2009 -
Horse Missing in the Phoenix Az Area
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last post by saanansandyJan 18, 2009147Jan 18, 2009 -
Red Rosie, the Rescued Chicken
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last post by brigidlilySep 08, 2008147Sep 08, 2008 -
planning to make the move to self-sufficiency
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