"The Beginner's Guide to Mushrooms" author Britt Bunyard shares mushroom identification, cultivation and culinary tips in forthcoming guide for beginners.| Hobby Farms
Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious (and potentially profitable) crop that, with some time and effort, you can cultivate on your property.| Hobby Farms
Raising turkeys for meat and eggs is a popular choice. With a little know-how, it’s possible to successfully add these feathered fowl to your farm.| Hobby Farms
If you’ve raised chickens, you have a good basis for raising turkeys. Here's what you need to know to get started raising your own flock.| Hobby Farms
The taste of heritage turkeys trumps supermarket turkeys. The challenge is getting your turkey on your customer's plates. Here are four tips to help.| Hobby Farms
Inspiration & advice for growing fruits and vegetables, raising farm animals & basics living on farms of all sizes—from city plots to the rural back-40.| Hobby Farms
Yarrow is both a beautiful perennial and a valuable herb. From simple dried flower crafts to soothing tea and powerful tinctures, yarrow uses are practical and accessible. The post Yarrow Uses: Tea, Tinctures & Dried Flowers for Home and Health appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
Broodiness, parasites and roosters, along with molting, can cause feather loss in hens. Learn how to identify the cause and take appropriate action. The post Feather Loss in Chickens: Causes and How to Prevent It appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
While tap or well water will always have its place, especially in dry times, fresh rain remains the gold standard for keeping gardens lush and thriving. The post Is Rainwater Better for Your Gardens? Here’s Why It Helps appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
Fluffy chicken breeds are beloved for their soft plumage, crests and friendly personalities. Discover popular breeds and care tips. The post Fluffy Chicken Breeds: Top Picks for Your Backyard Flock appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
Attracting butterflies is about more than nectar. Include host plants that support every life stage, from egg to caterpillar to winged adult. The post Caterpillar Garden: Plant to Support Every Butterfly Stage appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
The Polish chicken breed is used mainly for exhibition. Some strains lay three to four medium-sized, white eggs per week while others are mediocre layers. The post Polish Chicken Breed: History, Traits & Care Tips appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
Next time you see a fuzzy black caterpillar crossing your path, take a closer look. Do a little research to find out what type of moth or butterfly larvae you’re seeing. The post Fuzzy Black Caterpillars: How to Identify Common Species appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
Get to Know Four Common Caterpillars and Whether They are Friend or Foe The post Caterpillar Identification Guide: 4 Common Species to Know appeared first on Hobby Farms.| Hobby Farms
Curious about when turkeys start laying eggs? Discover expert advice on raising turkeys on your hobby farm, egg production and more.| Hobby Farms
Mushroom farming can be profitable, from farmers' markets to wholesale and agritourism. Learn how to grow and sell mushrooms on a small scale.| Hobby Farms
Learn how to safely find, identify, and cook morel mushrooms, plus tips for foraging, preparation, and avoiding false lookalikes.| Hobby Farms
Mammal-resistant plants can protect your garden naturally. Here are 5 beautiful options that deer and rabbits usually avoid, no fence needed.| Hobby Farms
The Silkie Chicken is a bantam breed with a long history used mainly as an exhibition or pet chicken. Silkies are very broody & make wonderful surrogate| Hobby Farms
The Leghorn Chicken most selective breed in industrial poultry. These hens can lay from 280-320 eggs per year. The Leghorn Rooster is an intelligent.| Hobby Farms
The Cochin chicken breed is a huge domestic chicken breed. Read about this beautiful Asian chicken breed and a gentle giant chicken.| Hobby Farms
The Orpington chicken dates to the 1800s in England. Get to know this hardy, friendly breed that adapts well to a variety of conditions.| Hobby Farms
Bantam breeds are certainly cute little birds, but these chickens carry their own weight in delicious eggs and meat, and incomparable companionship.| Hobby Farms
Celebrate your flock and your country! Discover red, white and blue chicken breeds that bring color and patriotism to your backyard coop.| Hobby Farms
Across the U.S., farmers are facing steeper costs, from fuel to labor and feed. Many are looking for practical ways to keep operations efficient without sacrificing land quality or animal care. That’s where virtual fencing is starting to make a real difference. Virtual fencing is helping American producers manage their land, time, and resources more […]| Hobby Farms
Give worn-out wool sweaters a second use by felting them into warm mittens for the whole family.| Hobby Farms
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