Backyard Farming

More and more people are enjoying the fun of having a hobby farm right in their backyard! 5 Farm Animals Perfect for your Backyard Farm

We prize turkeys for their delicious meat and that’s about it. Why don't we eat turkey eggs? Let’s dig in and figure this one out together.

Trees are a homesteader’s best friend. They provide shelter from the sun, wind, and rain. And they often have medicinal properties.

I’ve had a lot of gardens over the years. My early gardens consisted of mainly raised garden beds. When I say raised…

Pretty much every farm animal can be raised for profit if you know what you're doing. We're giving you the pros and cons of each.

Grow these 12 perennials as edible landscaping that will create free chicken food, shade, and shelter from overhead predators for your flock.

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

Reasons you should NOT become a backyard homesteader... I guess you're probably wondering what this is all about. Are you really ready for the reality?

Can backyard chickens stay in a coop all day? What if you need to leave for a day or two? How long can chickens go without water? The tips below will help you plan your

Chickens have many contributions to your homestead.