2011 March

How to Plan Your Garden Food Production for Self-Sufficiency

By Shanna Lea, on March 30th, 2011%

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When you are new to trying your hand at growing your own food, it can be daunting to know where to begin. How do you plan a garden for food . . . → Read More: How to Plan Your Garden Food Production for Self-Sufficiency

5 Kitchen Staples You Can Make Yourself from Your Urban Homestead

By Shanna Lea, on March 28th, 2011%

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Every homestead kitchen needs the base ingredients for planning and rounding out meals. You can learn to make 5 basic kitchen staples as a base for all your meal . . . → Read More: 5 Kitchen Staples You Can Make Yourself from Your Urban Homestead

Best Chicken Breeds for Egg Production

By Shanna Lea, on March 25th, 2011%

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Hens of all breeds lay eggs, but given the same conditions such as care, shelter and food, the best chicken breeds for egg production are just better layers. These chickens . . . → Read More: Best Chicken Breeds for Egg Production

Eat Your Weeds! Forage in Your Yard for Edible Wild Plants

By Shanna Lea, on March 16th, 2011%

Eat Your Weeds !

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Every year we spend countless billions of dollars and hours of our time eradicating the healthiest foods on the planet.

We dowse these weeds with chemicals, . . . → Read More: Eat Your Weeds! Forage in Your Yard for Edible Wild Plants

Beekeeping—10 Reasons to Raise Your Own Bees

By Shanna Lea, on March 10th, 2011%

Beekeeping for Beginners

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Backyard beekeeping is shaping up to be the latest trend in urban areas in addition to gardening, chickens and rabbits. Why should you raise bees? Bees are . . . → Read More: Beekeeping—10 Reasons to Raise Your Own Bees

Choosing the Right Chicken Coop for Your Urban Backyard Chickens

By Shanna Lea, on March 2nd, 2011%

Building a Chicken Coop

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As more people strive to be self-reliant, they are choosing to raise chickens in their backyards. Choosing the right chicken coop is essential to keeping . . . → Read More: Choosing the Right Chicken Coop for Your Urban Backyard Chickens