Have you ever driven by a field of goats to see several standing there in a daze? You may be wondering – do goats sleep standing up? In this article we’ll explore when, how, and whether goats sleep standing up. If you are looking to raise goats, make sure to check out our complete guide […]
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Companion planting cauliflower is one way to increase your harvest and create mutually beneficial interactions between the plants in your garden. In this guide, we’ll explore the world of companion planting for cauliflower and explore which plants to plant alongside cauliflower and which plants to avoid. At Backyard Farming Connection, we’ve spent over a decade
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Keeping your chickens happy and comfortable in the winter is an important part of raising backyard chickens, especially if you live where the winters are cold. We’ve been keeping backyard chickens for many years both in upstate New York and New Hampshire and have experienced our fair share of cold and windy winters. In this
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Companion Planting Cantaloupe in the garden
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Are you considering growing cantaloupe in your backyard garden? Cantaloupe is a delightful and versatile fruit to have in your garden, and it’s a rewarding crop to cultivate. We adore cantaloupes for their sweet, juicy flesh, perfect for refreshing summer snacks and desserts. In this article, you’ll discover essential information on how to grow cantaloupe
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Let’s explore the questions – do goats need light at night? Goats are fun animals to keep on your homestead. They are playful, good sources of milk and fiber and can even be used to manage weeds and brush. We’ve been keeping goats for well over a decade and have learned so much over the
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Are you looking for the top tips for making maple syrup at home? We’ve got you covered! We’ve been making our own maple syrup on a small scale at home for over a decade and love tapping our trees each spring and making enough syrup for the whole year and some to share. In this
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Radishes add a spicy flavor in the kitchen and are a quick and early crop to grow in the garden. We’ve been growing radishes every year since we started our backyard farm over a decade ago. In this article, we will explore companion planting radishes to help improve your radish harvest as well as the
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Growing radishes is an easy and fun way to get spicy vegetables fresh from your garden to your table. Radishes are one of our favorite early season crops to grow in the garden and they can be harvested in a very short time, making them an excellent beginner crop. In this article we’ll share exactly
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Welcome to the wonderful world of growing leeks! Leeks are a delicious and versatile vegetable in the kitchen and a fun crop to grow in the garden. We love leeks in soups and stir fries and always grow 6-12 in our garden. In this article you will find straightforward information on how to grow leeks
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