Farmhouse

Insects are a big part of our life and can help us stop global warming, they’re some strategies like having a garden with native species that can help attract bugs, but that’s not the only way they can help reduce the impact of climate change. Bugs are also very nutritious and you can add them…

Running a farm takes dedication and skill. Even with agricultural experience, farming can be a challenging pursuit. However, even if you’re new to the occupation, you can develop the expertise you need to manage a farm successfully. From planting and harvesting crops to caring for livestock and outbuildings, you can learn as you go so…

Who hasn’t thought about moving to the countryside and start a self-sufficient lifestyle away from the craziness of the city? For all of you who have thought about it and feel like you want to move forward with the idea of a self-reliant, more sustainable way of living where you harvest your own fruits, herbs,…

Raising chickens brings a slice of country living to your home in the city. Eggs fresh from the hen house are healthier and tastier than store-bought, and you get the satisfaction of knowing you farmed them yourself. Chicken litter—the spilled feed, shed feathers, chicken poop, and organic bedding that collects in the coop—is an excellent…

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