Since having ducks onto the homestead we have come to enjoy them. Here are the top 10 reasons we will continue to keep ducks on the farm.
Welsh Harlequin ducks is an excellent egg laying breed that is hardy in hot and cold climates. Here's what you should know.
Not all flowers are fair game for snack time. Learn which plants to avoid and which are safe for ducks to eat.
Incubating duck eggs is different from hatching chicken eggs, and we take a thorough look at the reasons and how to successfully hatch your own ducklings.
Being able to determine the gender of a duck is important to your flock's health and can help you to determine which ducks to add to your flock to keep it balanced and healthy. There are a number of different ways to tell whether a duck is male or female, but some are more reliable than others.
Living on a homestead you quickly learn to recycle. But did you know that duck poop can be a gold mine of fertilizer goodness to use for your garden? More nutrient-rich than chicken droppings, these smart ways to use duck poop will have your plants bursting with growth. See how to manage these fertilizer powerhouses.
Rosa Rugosa - the easy care rose you need to know. Have you lost several of your blooming plants from this harsh winter? The rosa rugosa might solve...
by James Reid, PRI Tap o' Noth You don’t have a slug problem, you have a duck deficiency. -- Bill Mollison It was reading the above quote that made us want to acquire some ducks here at PRI Tap o’ Not
Watch how I built a pond in my backyard without any help. I've shared tips for moving heavy rocks and how to get everything set up so the pond works beautifully.
Duck Egg Rolls Recipe
Having a beautiful pond in your backyard is relaxing and beautiful. We show you how to build a pond in 11 detailed steps.
It’s here. The time to start living life outside is upon us! Lounging, dining, entertaining – it’s time for it all to happen outdoors and I couldn’t be happier about it. I’m currently working on a little outdoor entertaining update (that I’m going to share with you very soon), so I’ve…
Get outdoor ready to have family and friends over for entertaining, or create a personal oasis of relaxation to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
Did you know duck eggs stay fresh longer due to their thicker shells and has a richer taste? Try out our duck egg recipes collection to taste for yourself!
You’ll have this bird eating out of your hand in no time, literally! Friendly and calm, the Marans chicken is a dual-purpose breed famous for its dark chocolate-colored eggs. If you’re looking for …
Geese can be difficult to incubate and hatch compared to chickens and ducks. Learn my tips to make incubating and hatching goose eggs easier.
Even a small ponds benefit from aquatic plants. We've selected our top favorites that do well in smaller water features.
“Where did THESE come from?” That was my first thought when the Prairie Kids brought in some abnormally large, blueish eggs a month or two ago. We’ve only had brown eggs since the raccoons got our Amerucana hens last year, and I couldn’t fathom why on earth our Plymouth Rocks and Red Sex Links suddenly started laying […]
Charming backyard patio ideas can inspire landscaping projects that will beautify your backyard designs
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), Salmonella is one of the most frequently reported food borne illnesses in the US. What can you do to reduce your risk while enjoying your backyard flock? Backyard Poultry & Salmonella
A California couple makes the move from urban coastal living to a country homestead farm in Ojai.
Gartenpools bringen zahlreiche Pluspunkte für Sie und Ihre ganze Familie mit, an erster Stelle einen wahren Wassergenuss! Noch mehr darüber
Many people may not have heard of a plant called katniss until reading the book The Hunger Games and wonder is it a real plant? Katniss plant is not only real but easy to grow. Learn more here.
So I've been all over the place on my thoughts about how to best construct a floating island/wetland for one of my ponds. I have to admit that the product put out by Bruce Kania at Floating Islands International looks to be simply fantastic. Of course, the pricing I am finding is also si...
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Beautiful yard landscaping with planters, small ponds and water gardens help reuse and recycle old bathroom tubs and create beautiful yard decorations for outdoor living spaces
principlesofaesthetics: Would make a great summer home.
Wetland species have the ability cleanse household wastewater. Here's how to set a backyard filtration system and graywater oasis.
It's easy to keep pond water clear naturally without chemicals. Follow these steps to get rid of gross pond algae without harming your fish!
In an archive story from 2013, Liz Elliot meets art dealer, writer and broadcaster Philip Mould, whose lifelong passion for plants has resulted in a new role in the conservation of British wild flowers.
A garden "bassin", overflowing onto the rocks behind.
Kryddig kycklingkebab som är busenkel att göra. Serveras i pitabröd tillsammans med både vit och röd sås.
Landscape layering is designing a garden that uses a variety of different plants positioned in multiple rows to form a casual, mixed border planting.
This Garden sign is all weather resistant made of a poly-resin address bracket with UV inhibitor to prevent fading. The post is available in 48" or 58" lengths - powder coated black. (powder coating is a baked-on paint). The lettering is super reflective...made of an engineer-grade material (not painted on). They will not crack or peel off and are on both sides. Can be done with any name. For example Nana's PawPaw's Garden Garden Please enter the name in the "comments to seller" or "personalization" upon check out. Limited to two lines. See my other products on my Etsy store - www.Etsy.com/shop/911AddressSigns
Όσο ζεσταίνει ο καιρός, τόσο σκέφτεσαι ώρες χαλάρωσης μετά τη δουλειά στο ανοιξιάτικο μπαλκόνι σου ή τον κήπο σου! Φρόντισε λοιπόν ο χώρος σου να είναι όμορφος και να σε ηρεμεί!
Tips for safely free ranging chickens in your backyard. You can free-range chickens in your garden, but be mindful of plants and time of the year
Are you tired of your chickens destroying your garden? Check out our list of 15 plants that chickens won’t eat. Our guide will help you strike a balance between your free-range chickens’ lifestyle and your garden. Our guide will help you keep your garden green and your chickens happy
In an archive story from 2013, Liz Elliot meets art dealer, writer and broadcaster Philip Mould, whose lifelong passion for plants has resulted in a new role in the conservation of British wild flowers.
