The fruit of the oak tree, acorns, has been used as an important staple by aboriginal people across North America for centuries. The people of each region had their preferred species and detailed methods of collecting, storing, and processing the acorns for use in different types of dishes. Although rarely eaten today, oak trees still […] Read more…
Veterans Healing Farm Fosters Healing Community for Vets Many veterans lack the adequate tools and resources needed to meet the challenge of transitioning from military life back into the civilian sector. Although returning Veterans do have available resources through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), they often lack the ability to locate ongoing “local” support — […] Read more…
Making a Fire Using a Spoon Redundancy in your bug-out bag or backpack is one of the first rules of thumb. I found this video by Corporals Corner on how to make a fire using a spoon and char cloth to serve another one of my preferences, ‘dual purpose items.’ Spoons are lightweight, don’t take […] Read more…
No Farms No Food® Locally sourced food from America’s family farms is at risk. Join in protecting farmland by signing up to get your free No Farms No Food® car magnet. Put your free No Farms No Food ® car magnet on your car, refrigerator or filing cabinet at work. When you display your No […] Read more…
There are so many ways to gather eggs: a vintage basket, a repurposed bucket, a recycled egg carton – however, they require you holding the vessel in your hands. I just love great ideas that are functional and efficient. So naturally I couldn’t resist posting about these very cool Egg Gathering Aprons. These cute, practical […] Read more…
According to the Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report (PDF), 314 bird species are on the brink of disaster from shrinking and shifting ranges that could imperil nearly half of U.S. birds within this century. Audubon scientists have used hundreds of thousands of citizen-science observations and sophisticated climate models to predict how birds in the […] Read more…
Coop Camp™ is the first of its kind weekend workshop for chicken lovers. Explore the amazing world of backyard chickens with today’s foremost chicken bloggers and experts. Start your weekend on Friday evening with an All-Camp Social. Then, spend Saturday and Sunday attending workshops on topics including coops, breeds, equipment, runs, chicken health, enrichment, composting […] Read more…
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First-time essentials checklist with 46 tips for building and maintaining a happy home for your urban or suburban chickens. But before you buy the chickens, the coop, and all the accessories that come with owning a backyard flock, consider whether your city even allows them first and if you have enough good space in your […] Read more…
Wonderful video here with Jeannette Beranger from The Livestock Conservancy, she teaches Farmer George how to breed a better chicken and build a stronger flock. A perfect how-to for beginning backyard farmers or the seasoned pro. Watch as they cover how to hold a chicken so it feels comfy and safe, and factors to look […] Read more…
Your toilet paper, do you prefer it to go ‘under’ or ‘over’? Which is best? That depends on your thinking, preference and how many little tinkering paws you have in your house. Here are some ways of looking at the eternal question and their advantages and disadvantages… Over or Under: The Great Toilet Paper Debate […] Read more…
