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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Chicks and Oyster Shell
started by Chillybean
last post by moxies_gardenJul 11, 20154Jul 11, 2015 -
Video camara in coop
started by green04735
last post by Light_for_JesusJun 28, 20151Jun 28, 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 -
Bee aren't drawing on foundation?
started by crayondoom
last post by dragonfly53Jun 06, 20154Jun 06, 2015 -
New family members and Tulip Festival
started by Haystack
last post by Light_for_JesusMay 28, 20153May 28, 2015 -
Bees not staying on flowers
started by davieBee
last post by kittrianaMay 23, 20152May 23, 2015 -
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 -
Retired, living self sufficently in Alabama (Part 3)
started by freedom_sailer
last post by CajuninKyApr 30, 2015125Apr 30, 2015
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Chickens Dying Unexpectedly
started by emma_88
last post by green04735Apr 19, 20154Apr 19, 2015 -
Are there any Minnesota bee keepers out there?
started by Joyous1
last post by crayondoomApr 18, 20151Apr 18, 2015 -
Pasty Butt
started by CajuninKy
last post by green04735Apr 18, 201519Apr 18, 2015 -
Tulip Fields
started by Haystack
last post by HaystackApr 14, 20153Apr 14, 2015 -
Muscovies males or female
started by Judysmuscovys
last post by CajuninKyApr 11, 20155Apr 11, 2015 -
Incubators?
started by green04735
last post by green04735Apr 08, 201526Apr 08, 2015 -
The retired life:
started by Haystack
last post by CajuninKyApr 08, 2015109Apr 08, 2015 -
Alfalfa and ducks
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusApr 01, 20152Apr 01, 2015 -
Predator Fencing
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by Light_for_JesusMar 16, 20154Mar 16, 2015 -
A breeding question
started by CajuninKy
last post by porkpalFeb 12, 20151Feb 12, 2015
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Chickens coughing
started by green04735
last post by green04735Feb 11, 201515Feb 11, 2015 -
raising soil temp with solar pool heat cover
started by dylanm
last post by CajuninKyJan 25, 20151Jan 25, 2015 -
Winter in northern Maine
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jan 20, 201529Jan 20, 2015 -
Waxmoths
started by keithp2012
last post by keithp2012Jan 18, 20153Jan 18, 2015 -
central air conditioning
started by jmahoney
last post by Diana_KJan 17, 20154Jan 17, 2015 -
Queen excluder or not
started by yardener
last post by Diana_KJan 17, 20153Jan 17, 2015 -
swarm traps
started by chancemft
last post by BeeDaveJan 14, 20151Jan 14, 2015 -
7 year old chicken with a wing joint injury
started by PetHens
last post by Light_for_JesusJan 07, 20152Jan 07, 2015 -
No One said a HomeStead has to be in the country! =)
started by badcat
last post by CajuninKyJan 06, 201575Jan 06, 2015 -
Fall, a time to reflect
started by CountryGardens
last post by CountryGardensJan 01, 201542Jan 01, 2015
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Merry Christmas
started by green04735
last post by green04735Dec 21, 20140Dec 21, 2014 -
O Shamo chickens, have you seen those?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by CajuninKyDec 13, 201423Dec 13, 2014 -
Merry Christmas to all my chicken friends
started by green04735
last post by CajuninKyDec 13, 20142Dec 13, 2014 -
Deciduous vines safe for chickens?
started by TexasDollie
last post by porkpalDec 12, 201419Dec 12, 2014 -
wild bees in compost heap
started by Soulsecho
last post by Shenanigans1Dec 09, 20142Dec 09, 2014 -
Hive placement for Texas hives
started by TexasTatum
last post by Shenanigans1Dec 09, 20145Dec 09, 2014 -
Topbar hives
started by denimangle
last post by denimangleDec 09, 201413Dec 09, 2014 -
Cutest little pig video
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by green04735Dec 07, 20142Dec 07, 2014 -
SC snow storm on Nov 1, 2014
started by moxies_garden
last post by green04735Nov 03, 20146Nov 03, 2014 -
What kind of rooster?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by green04735Nov 03, 201421Nov 03, 2014