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Overwintering Chickens
Part three of our overwintering series - Keeping chickens warm and healthy over a cold winter
Overwintering Ducks
Part two of our overwintering series - Some tips on keeping ducks over the winter period
Overwintering Goats
Part one of our overwintering series - Goats can handle the cold as they grow a thick cashmere coat in winter
Why is it good for us to get our hands dirty?
We all know that feeling of well-being after being outside in nature. But how does getting our hands dirty really benefit us?
Why should we grow our own fruit and vegetables?
We are living in a very precarious world, with so many changes happening. Whilst a lot of this is out of our control, one thing that we can focus on and control – is to start to grow our own vegetables.
Think storage BEFORE you start planting!
Learning how to effectively store your home-grown produce is key in becoming more self-sufficient.
Dr. Elaine Ingham: How to Build Great Soil
We need to avoid soil compaction where nutrients can’t be created, otherwise anaerobic acidic lifeforms that are not healthy will kill plants with a low pH environment.