If you want to make money at the Farmers’ Market, it may seem a simple matter to take a few of your produce items, craft creations, baked goods and the like to sell; however, there’s quite a bit that goes into making a profit at the Farmers’ Market. In this article, we discuss the ins-and-outs … Read more
If you’ve had a bumper crop of asparagus, eaten it for breakfast lunch and dinner every day for far too long, and you want to know how to store asparagus, this post is for you! Asparagus can be a little trickier than, say, green beans to store for a long time – but there are … Read more
Winter can be a daunting time for the perennial vegetables which brave it out; sitting through the cold months under ground, through all the freezing temperatures and rainfall that the winter months bring. If you learn how to prepare asparagus bed for winter, then your precious little vegetables will stay safe, and come out the … Read more
Weeds are the bane of many farmer’s lives. They can grow incredibly fast, and have strong, tough roots that will suck out the nutrients from the soil that your precious vegetables should be using. So how to keep weeds out of asparagus patch or beds? And how can we do this without killing the local … Read more
When you grow asparagus, you may have visions of the type of asparagus that comes from the shops – nice and fat, with a good head and a sturdy body. Homestead grown asparagus doesn’t always look like that, however! If you have been scratching your head and wondering “why is my asparagus so skinny?” then … Read more
It may surprise you to know, if you are new to the world of growing asparagus, that there is actually more than one type. You may have seen the white type in fancy restaurants, but what actually IS the difference between white and green asparagus? These different looking vegetables are actually products of the same … Read more
Asparagus is one of those vegetables that earns you a lot of respect from seasoned farmers, if you manage to grow and produce your own crop. But why does it have a reputation of being so hard to grow? Asparagus is a vegetable that can be slightly fussy, and so managing to produce a decent … Read more
There are many different kinds of ponds that you can build for your ducks, and doing so can be pretty easy. If you have the space to build a large, natural pond, it will involve digging by hand or using a backhoe to dig out space you wish to convert into a pond. Begin by … Read more
While it is possible for ducks and chickens to coexist, there are a few conditions that need to be met to keep them happy. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about the differences and similarities between ducks and chickens and provide sound advice on helping them to cohabitate. Can ducks and chickens … Read more
If you’re keeping domestic ducks, you should naturally keep them in a predator safe pen and a predator safe coop. Having a pen with a fence at least 6 feet high that is sunk a foot into the earth and has a cover will keep your duck eggs and your ducks safe. Read on to … Read more
Duck eggs are larger, thicker shelled and more flavorful than chicken eggs. Their deep yellow/orange yolks take up more space in the shell, so they are also a better source of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin A and “good” cholesterol. In this article, we discuss the use of duck eggs in cooking and baking. Read … Read more
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