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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Dead hen
started by gessieviolet
last post by jordankittyjoOct 31, 201213Oct 31, 2012 -
September 2012
started by Dyson
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Moon Gardening Calendar - October 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaOct 28, 201227Oct 28, 2012 -
Are we roosters?
started by green04735
last post by jordankittyjoOct 28, 20123Oct 28, 2012 -
Hello!
started by AnnieBBB
last post by Light_for_JesusOct 17, 201212Oct 17, 2012 -
Sad Find
started by CajuninKy
last post by mqiq77Oct 14, 201229Oct 14, 2012 -
Gone!
started by CountryGardens
last post by juhur7Oct 10, 201216Oct 10, 2012 -
Do hens stop laying in hot weather??
started by dillansnana
last post by dillansnanaOct 08, 20124Oct 08, 2012 -
Goat Has Skin Problem
started by CajuninKy
last post by gretagreenthumbOct 05, 20128Oct 05, 2012 -
Moon Gardening Calendar September 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaSep 28, 201236Sep 28, 2012
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Egg-Eating Snake
started by porkpal
last post by arptigerSep 24, 20122Sep 24, 2012 -
Homestead chefs
started by yardener
last post by dariusSep 21, 201228Sep 21, 2012 -
So frustrated I could...................
started by gessieviolet
last post by CajuninKySep 18, 20129Sep 18, 2012 -
Help with this bug
started by dolly52
last post by petset77Sep 16, 20128Sep 16, 2012 -
Homestead Cheese Making Part 2
started by rouxcrew
last post by CajuninKySep 13, 201226Sep 13, 2012 -
Upside of a drought?
started by yardener
last post by DysonSep 11, 20121Sep 11, 2012 -
My new outdoor garden
started by green04735
last post by terri_emorySep 10, 201215Sep 10, 2012 -
Bees invading our birdhouse!
started by FondOfFronds
last post by arsyaSep 09, 201213Sep 09, 2012 -
Roosters not interested in hens
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusSep 06, 20124Sep 06, 2012 -
August Already
started by Dyson
last post by DysonAug 31, 201246Aug 31, 2012
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Moon Gardening Calendar August 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaAug 28, 201226Aug 28, 2012 -
help with incubator-type chick
started by catmad
last post by catmadAug 26, 20129Aug 26, 2012 -
help with incubator-type chick
started by catmad
last post by porkpalAug 22, 20121Aug 22, 2012 -
Newbie with broody hens
started by flowerchik1
last post by flowerchik1Aug 22, 20125Aug 22, 2012 -
Sick Gosling?
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by greenhouse_galAug 16, 20124Aug 16, 2012 -
HELP! My hen's hatching chicks & I'm not sure what to do!!!
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by green04735Aug 12, 20125Aug 12, 2012 -
15 bees dying on deck every evening
started by greenleaffarm
last post by greenleaffarmAug 10, 20120Aug 10, 2012 -
Special Bee Broadcast Sat. Aug. 11 Supports Great Bee Count
started by MollyGardens
last post by MollyGardensAug 08, 20120Aug 08, 2012 -
Are we boys or girls?
started by green04735
last post by Light_for_JesusAug 04, 201214Aug 04, 2012 -
Will cattle eat echinacea?
started by Carolina_Mike
last post by Carolina_MikeAug 02, 20123Aug 02, 2012
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Ok it is July !
started by Dyson
last post by DysonAug 02, 201276Aug 02, 2012 -
Moon Gardening Calendar, July 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaJul 28, 201216Jul 28, 2012 -
Beak trim?
started by catmad
last post by CritJul 26, 20123Jul 26, 2012 -
Help Some signs of wax moths in my brooder frames
started by Daturapod
last post by MollystubbsJul 20, 20123Jul 20, 2012 -
I am now a goat owner ☺
started by terri_emory
last post by rouxcrewJul 20, 201216Jul 20, 2012 -
Duck Help Please
started by starsplitter7
last post by Light_for_JesusJul 19, 20129Jul 19, 2012 -
Worker bees crowding around entrance to hive...
started by Hemlock93
last post by Hemlock93Jul 18, 20122Jul 18, 2012 -
WANTED: homestead partner
started by obeliskone
last post by dariusJul 18, 201211Jul 18, 2012 -
Thunder Storms??
started by green04735
last post by terri_emoryJul 16, 20122Jul 16, 2012 -
More babies
started by green04735
last post by porkpalJul 10, 20126Jul 10, 2012