Rowan Jacobsen’s Apples of Uncommon Character discusses a range of heirloom apples & covers how you can hunt for and enjoy these sometimes rare & tasty apples.
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Can Chickens Eat Weeds?
Can chickens eat weeds? Absolutely! Feeding chickens the right kind of weeds can reduce the amount of money you pay for chicken feed and give you healthier chickens.
5 Gardening Ideas from Building Soils Naturally
In Building Soils Naturally, Phil Nauta’s (a.k.a the Smiling Gardener) builds a case for the idea that the secret to having healthy plants is “great” soil. Then he explains how to make great soil. READ BOOK REVIEW >>
Book Review: Grow Your Food for Free
Dave Hamilton, one of Great Britain’s Hamilton Twins, covers skip diving, paper pots, foraging for wild vegetables, seed saving, season extending structures and other unusual money saving ideas. READ BOOK REVIEW >>
Book Review: Jere Gettle’s The Heirloom Life Gardener
Many gardeners don’t understand the true value of heirloom seeds. Jere Gettle’s The Heirloom Life Gardener shows us how to grow amazing fruits & vegetables. READ BOOK REVIEW >>
Book Review: Carol Deppe’s The Resilient Gardener
Carol Deppe’s The Resilient Gardener is a classic. Everyone from gourmet kitchen gardeners to homesteaders living off the grid can gain from her knowledge.