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Backyard Farming Systems to Make Life Easier on your Homestead
Homesteading is hard! It’s difficult to imagine sometimes that homesteading and backyard farming was simply the reality for many people just a few hundred years ago. Modern homesteading can feel overwelming and hard to fit into our current lifestyles. The first 2-3 years are especially challenging as you build up your homestead, aquire new tools…
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How to Grow Bok Choy
Are you considering growing bok choy in your backyard garden? Bok choy is a fantastic and nutritious vegetable to cultivate, providing a unique addition to your homegrown produce. In this article, we’ll guide you through the essential steps of how to grow bok choy, covering everything from planting to harvesting and addressing common issues you…
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Best Heater for Chickens: a Chick Cozy Coop Heater Review
Are you looking for a safe way to heat your chicken coop this winter? For years, we looked for a safe alternative to a heat lamp to bring the temperature of our coop up a few degrees on extremely cold nights. We were so excited to finally discover the Chick Cozy Coop Heater which is…
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How To: Guide to Companion Planting for Asparagus
We take great delight in growing asparagus in our garden and love the earthy flavors right from our own backyard. We’ve been growing asparagus for years and enjoy getting the early shoots each spring before many of the other vegetables are ready in the garden. Learn how companion planting for asparagus allows you to make…
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Do Goats Get Cold?
Goats are cold hardy animals but as winter settles in, you may be wondering – do goats get cold. In this article we’ll explore whether goats get cold, how to decide when they need additional warmth and some helpful strategies for managing goats in the winter time. While many people think of goats as hot…
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Do Goats Sleep Standing Up?
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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How to: Companion Planting Cauliflower
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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Best Chicken Coop Heater for your Backyard Flock
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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How to Grow Cantaloupe
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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