Celeriac is an unusual vegetable that a surprising number of people have never heard of. It grows underground like a turnip or swede but has an earthy, celery taste. It is a pleasure to grow and eat and makes a great addition to stews and soups. One of the downsides to growing celeriac is that …
If you are relying on your quail to lay eggs either for food or to increase the size of your flock, it can be concerning when eggs are few and far between. You may find yourself wondering ‘Why are my quail not laying eggs?’ There are a number of reasons quail may not be laying eggs. …
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Chicken Keeping has increased massively in popularity over the last 20 years. Once the preserve of those with land, now even people living in modest urban homes can keep a few hens to supply them with fresh eggs on a daily basis. I first kept chickens 15 years ago where I rented a small piece …
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In recent years the popularity of growing chili peppers at home has rocketed. Partly due to the ever-increasing number of varieties available and partly due to the rise in the ‘chili-head’ YouTubers, more and more people are growing these hot little fruits at home. There are a number of reasons a chili plant doesn’t produce …
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The best part of keeping chickens is the eggs. Fresh eggs every day. It is a great way to start the day. The number of eggs a chicken will lay varies by breed. Some, like the White Leghorn, may lay 300 eggs per year, which is close to one per day. Other breeds may only …
Why Is My Chicken Laying 2 Eggs Per Day? (Mystery Solved) Read More »
Hatching chicken eggs at home is not only a great way to increase the size of your flock, but can also be incredibly rewarding and educational for kids. The process of watching those little eggs sit in the incubator for 21 days before a small, fluffy chick pushes its way out never gets boring. I …
Why Are My Chicken Eggs Not Hatching? (5 reasons with solutions) Read More »
Chicken keeping has always been popular amongst homesteaders, but in recent years duck keeping has become increasingly popular. Much like with chickens, we can increase the size of our flocks by hatching some of our duck eggs. If you have tried breeding your ducks, but not had much success, you might be wondering ‘Why did …
Tomatoes are one of the most widely grown vegetables on homesteads around the world. From the mighty beefsteak tomatoes to the tiny sweet current, there is a tomato variety to suit every taste and every growing space. One common question I get asked when I give talks at clubs around the country is Why are …
Why Are My Homegrown Tomatoes Mushy? (Finally Explained) Read More »
It is often said that being able to grow a good cucumber is the sign of a real garden. I have to be honest, cucumbers were my nemesis for a number of years until I settled on a reliable variety and honed my technique. I now consider myself a pro when it comes to growing …
According to Euromonitor International, a leading market research provider, about 3.7 billion cups of tea are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. TeaUSA, an industry association, claims that on any given day, half of all Americans consume at least one cup of tea. I don’t know about you, but to me, that feels like a lot of …
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