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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ID please
started by Jokenna
last post by CajuninKySep 02, 201318Sep 02, 2013 -
Hens have stop laying
started by Okyo
last post by CountryGardensSep 01, 20133Sep 01, 2013 -
Gardening by the Moon, August 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaAug 28, 201330Aug 28, 2013 -
2013 County Fair time
started by melody
last post by melodyAug 28, 20130Aug 28, 2013 -
Picture of my flock :-)
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by terri_emoryAug 22, 20139Aug 22, 2013 -
Without saying a word this video will leave you speechless
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusAug 18, 20138Aug 18, 2013 -
What color are these baby silkies?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusAug 15, 20136Aug 15, 2013 -
No-one has started a new thread
started by Dyson
last post byAug 14, 201312Aug 14, 2013 -
Friend needs HELP with some disease
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusAug 11, 20139Aug 11, 2013 -
Chicken ID, please
started by Penannophia
last post by CajuninKyAug 09, 20136Aug 09, 2013
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Cool Chickens
started by AnnieBBB
last post by AdamAgainAug 07, 20135Aug 07, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar July 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaJul 26, 201317Jul 26, 2013 -
can you sex these chooks?
started by breeindy
last post by Light_for_JesusJul 17, 201317Jul 17, 2013 -
Young Araucanas
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusJul 17, 20133Jul 17, 2013 -
Does anyone recognise this strange Bee ?
started by ginger749
last post by summerkidJul 04, 201320Jul 04, 2013 -
lookit all those JUNE bugs!!!!
started by NikB
last post by DysonJul 04, 201318Jul 04, 2013 -
Gardening by the Moon, Calendar for June 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaJun 28, 201324Jun 28, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar May 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaJun 27, 201382Jun 27, 2013 -
Help please. Odd problem with Orpingtons.
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by TammyJun 22, 201331Jun 22, 2013 -
Do I need to worry about mosquitoes getting to my chickens?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by Light_for_JesusJun 22, 20135Jun 22, 2013
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Greenpeace needs 75,000 signatures
started by steadycam3
last post by steadycam3Jun 21, 20130Jun 21, 2013 -
Growing your own wheat
started by yardener
last post by w_r_ranchJun 10, 201318Jun 10, 2013 -
Chickens: Are larger flocks more vicious? 4 dead hens so far
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by MoodeneJun 10, 20139Jun 10, 2013 -
May Flowers and Such 2013
started by Dyson
last post by NikBJun 01, 201335Jun 01, 2013 -
Comfrey, Bocking 4
started by darius
last post by manorimsMay 30, 201312May 30, 2013 -
chick with intestinal blockage?
started by Gazoodles
last post by GazoodlesMay 29, 20137May 29, 2013 -
A Rhode Island chook? ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by jordankittyjoMay 11, 20132May 11, 2013 -
Got Poultry Puns? :)
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by Glenda_MichiganMay 03, 20132May 03, 2013 -
Healthy Life Summit - Joe Salatin
started by coleup
last post by NikBMay 02, 20131May 02, 2013 -
Has anyone made their own egg washer “machine”?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by porkpalMay 02, 20138May 02, 2013
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April fools 2013
started by Dyson
last post by DysonMay 01, 201354May 01, 2013 -
Moon Gardening Calendar April 2013
started by cristina
last post by cristinaApr 27, 201327Apr 27, 2013 -
The friendliest small rooster breed
started by Gazoodles
last post by GazoodlesApr 26, 201386Apr 26, 2013 -
Texas about to register your chickens!
started by Gypsi
last post by Light_for_JesusApr 25, 20131Apr 25, 2013 -
Another rooster breed ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by Light_for_JesusApr 25, 20134Apr 25, 2013 -
A variety of fowl breeds for ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by Light_for_JesusApr 25, 20134Apr 25, 2013 -
Ducks vs. Chickens
started by nivlac
last post by CajuninKyApr 23, 201385Apr 23, 2013 -
Golden rooster ID
started by RosinaBloom
last post by terri_emoryApr 15, 20132Apr 15, 2013 -
What killed my goat? Chicken feed or bad alfalfa?
started by Gypsi
last post by jordankittyjoApr 15, 201319Apr 15, 2013 -
Lavender or Lemon Cuckoo Orpington Breed
started by Moodene
last post by MoodeneApr 11, 20135Apr 11, 2013