If you want to start raising ducks on your land, knowing where to begin can be a challenge. Even if you have already raised chickens, goats, or some other small animal, caring for ducks is a whole different process. But if you want to raise ducks as pets, to sell eggs, or even to sell for meat, … [Read more...] about If These 10 Essential Books about Raising Ducks Aren’t On Your Shelf, You’re Doing it Wrong
How to Cook Over Open Fire
If you had to cook over an open fire, would you know how? Such basic knowledge as how to cook over an open flame is something we all should know. Knowing how to cook over a campfire can help you feed your family under adverse circumstances, plus it's a great family activity just for … [Read more...] about How to Cook Over Open Fire
Compost Tumbler vs Compost Pile (or Bins)
Composting is something I've done since childhood. My dad always kept two or three large bins which he turned and rotated, and even let the chickens scratch through now and then. So, when I wanted to start composting for our urban garden, a three-bin setup was my choice. The problem, for me, with … [Read more...] about Compost Tumbler vs Compost Pile (or Bins)
Tips for Raising and Harvesting Eggplant
Eggplants come in an assortment of sizes and colors, but no matter what they look like, they are delicious! I've sliced them thin and used them in place of lasagna noodles, mashed them up with garlic and butter as a side dish, and I've grilled thick circles of eggplant to eat like a burger. Eggplant … [Read more...] about Tips for Raising and Harvesting Eggplant
Home Sweet Yurt – An Interview About Yurt Living, with Esther Emery
How many of you know someone who lives in a yurt? I'm guessing not many, and that even fewer of you have experienced yurt living. If you're like me, the idea of living in a large round tent is both fascinating and bewildering. There's just so much we don't know about yurts! I recently met a lady … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Yurt – An Interview About Yurt Living, with Esther Emery