Another question that came up when I asked our readers to give us their burning questions was what our daily life looked like. They wanted to know just how much work we put into running everything.
Of course our days vary greatly depending on the season, what we have going on, and even the day of the week. But I'll do a typical weekday and weekend … Continue reading the story "A Day in the Life"
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Reader Questions: Goats, Gophers and Bunnies
We got some great questions to go over today!
The first is from the Metropolitan Homestead:
I'd like to ask how you got started with milking goats and how much daily work they really need.
The first is from the Metropolitan Homestead:
I'd like to ask how you got started with milking goats and how much daily work they really need.
 … Continue reading the story "Reader Questions: Goats, Gophers and Bunnies"California Herdshare – Illegal?
Thank you to Pamina for alerting me to this situation. It's not so much a reader question but rather an important discussion topic.
Evergreen Acres is the last farm left in San Jose. They are petting farm and goat farm. Recently the California Department of Food and Agriculture sent a letter to Evergreen Acres stating that they were violating the law by … Continue reading the story "California Herdshare – Illegal?" Reader Questions – Baking Soda and Vinegar vs. Greywater
Once a month I'll be answering your questions! Ask them in an email (if you want to be anonymous just say so) or just leave a comment - I'll find them and answer them the best I can.
So here is one I found in our comments that I haven't had a chance to answer...until now. From Pamina: ...we are trying to … Continue reading the story "Reader Questions – Baking Soda and Vinegar vs. Greywater" Reader Questions – New Feature!
I'm going to start doing reader questions as a formal topic now. Type your question in the Formspring box on the right. Just remember that it has limited characters so you'll have to keep it somewhat short. So hit me with those questions!
Our first question in our new series: Do you guys work outside the home at all? I am a new … Continue reading the story "Reader Questions – New Feature!" Reader’s Questions – Round 2
Got a burning question to ask us? Want to know what to do with all that extra produce or all of those eggs? Want to know more about goats, chickens or rabbits? How about how to get rid of pests in your garden? Are you overwhelmed by the varieties of vegetables and fruits and want our advice on what to choose?
We'd love to … Continue reading the story "Reader’s Questions – Round 2" Dogs & Cats – A Question for our Readers
Just a short post today but it would really help me out. I'm curious to find out how many urban farmers, new rural farmers and homesteaders, and those thinking … Continue reading the story "Dogs & Cats – A Question for our Readers" What to do with Chicken Manure
I recently got a fantastic question from a friend about chicken manure and what is the best way to use it as fertilizer without causing pollution. A very thoughtful question and since I discussed chickens last week and touched on this issue a little bit I thought I'd expand on it some more and share more options for manure management.
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