

Advice for Beginning Gardeners
Becoming a successful gardener is a skill that comes with a lot of practice and a healthy dose of trial and error. If you’re new to...
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February Tasks for the Colorado Gardener
For Colorado Gardeners, February brings unpredictable weather that can try the patience of even the most imperturbable of gardeners. Our...
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Why Should You Raise Chickens?
Are you thinking of getting chickens for the first time this year? That’s wonderful. There’s a lot to love about raising chickens. Before...
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How to Plan a Garden
Whether you’re starting a garden for the first time, or you’ve been gardening for years, every good garden starts with a plan! However,...
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How to Feed Eggshells to Your Chickens
Wait. Why exactly would I feed my chickens eggshells? I’m glad you asked! Chickens need calcium for healthy bones (just like humans,) and...
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Preventing and Treating Frostbite in Chickens
A lot of the country has been experiencing below-average temperatures this winter. Even places that don’t normally freeze have been...
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DIY Fire Starters
This year, we’ve started a new tradition of giving only handmade gifts to family and friends. We have a large family, and in years past...
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Homemade Kitchen Cough Syrup
Did you know that you can make a quick easy cough syrup in less than 5 minutes from ingredients you already have in your kitchen pantry?...
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DIY Firewood Tote
If you use a wood stove or fireplace to heat your home in the winter, a firewood tote is essential. For us, we have wood stacked on the...
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