It’s probably a little bit uncommon for a man in his thirties, but I love the holidays in both Fall and Winter. The Winter holidays in particular are my favorite. I love the coziness of hunkering down during cold weather, drinking hot drinks, making delicious food for the people I love, and of course, all...
Years ago on a walk, I stumbled upon a strange fruiting tree that I’d never seen before. It had large, orange-colored fruit with an odd leaf-like covering at the very top of it. I knew it wasn’t an orange tree. It looked kind of like an apricot, but the fruits were too big. It definitely...
Quail are becoming an increasingly popular type of poultry to keep for people who live in rural and urban places, particularly the latter. Someone living in the big city who wants fresh eggs, meat, and an overall easy to care for and discrete bird find that quail are the best of all worlds. They are...
Spiderwort is a plant I covet as an outdoor plant and generally will keep as an indoor plant. It has beautiful, pointed leaves and pretty blue flowers in the spring, but is not native to where I live and shouldn’t be grown outdoors outside of its native range. Still, I admire and adore the plant....
Hatching eggs in an incubator at home is one of the most addictive parts of the backyard farming hobby and it’s hands down the most cost-effective way to start or grow your flock of chickens. There are few things more satisfying than watching new life spring forth from the eggs you’ve been carefully incubating for...
New Zealand rabbits are among my favorite breeds to keep, whether you’re an enthusiastic pet rabbit owner or work on a full-sized farm. These rabbits are friendly, intelligent, and tame. My New Zealand rabbits love being pet, and held, and have a lot of fun running around their playpen in the yard. Rabbits produce little...
Pumpkins are one of my all-time favorite plants because they’re a popular decoration and food during my all-time favorite season: Autumn. My favorite way to decorate a pumpkin is by carving a stellar celestial pumpkin. But these Jack Be Little Pumpkins are a little too small for that. Each year, I harvest these pumpkins and...
Hatching eggs in an incubator at home is one of the most addictive parts of the backyard farming hobby. There are few things more satisfying than watching new life spring forth from the eggs you’ve been carefully incubating for weeks. One of my favorite types of poultry to hatch and raise myself are turkeys. Turkeys...
The Pekin duck, sometimes called the American Pekin duck or the Long Island duck is a large breed of duck popular among duck raisers. They’re a reliable breed, docile and productive, and very easy to keep. They’re known for their large, white eggs, stunning bright white feathers, and loud quacks. I’ve kept Pekin ducks for...
The Arrowhead Plant is one of my favorite common indoor houseplants. It takes a little bit more effort to care for them, especially very large plants, but this vining plant with dense foliage can really fill out a designated space and add a flair of floral beauty to your home. It is very easy to...
Around the world, more and more people are raising guinea fowl in their backyards. The bird’s increasing popularity has lead to increased interest and availability. If you’ve raised chickens or ducks before, you may find yourself interested in taking on a new type of poultry. Before we go track down some guinea fowl chicks, we...
Poplar trees are popular among homeowners because of their large stature, numerous varieties, and quick growth. Trees in general are known to increase the value of a property, and the rapid growth of poplar trees give homeowners the opportunity for a quick return on their investment. These trees are solid and easy to grow. In...
