Although honey bees and bumblebees are probably the most well-known, did you know other species of solitary bee are even better pollinators? With the current global decline in bee populations, it is becoming ever more critical to protect them. One way of achieving this is by making a bee house or bee hotel that can … Read more
Bamboo often gets bad press for being an aggressive garden plant that’s hard to control. Love it or loathe it, chances are you don’t think a whole lot about it! Let me assure you that there’s a lot more to bamboo than just panda food. So what can bamboo be used for? This incredibly fast-growing … Read more
If you want to know what animals eat barley, the answer is all kinds, particularly farm animals. Often it is combined with other ingredients to form just a small part of their daily ration. It has become popular to use sprouted barley to feed cattle, especially during droughts or harsh winters. Barley is a versatile … Read more
Keeping the water in your pond clear and sparkling can be a real challenge in the summer months. After a few good days of sunshine, the algae will start to bloom, and before very long, your once crystal water is a green soup. But it doesn’t have to be, there is a way to help … Read more
Roasted Barley Tea is a popular drink throughout Asia. In Korea, it is called Boricha, while in Japan, it is known as Mugicha. It can be drunk either hot or cold and, as we will discover later, has numerous health and wellbeing benefits. To begin, let’s find out how to make roasted barley tea. How … Read more
Barley is a tasty and nutritious grain that is great for incorporating into soups, stews, or eaten as a side dish. Pot barley is not the same as barley harvested straight out of the field and is processed to remove the tough outer hull, but not so much as to remove all of the bran … Read more
There are a few different methods for harvesting barley. You may use modern machinery such as a combined harvester, or for smaller crops, there is the option to harvest by hand in a more traditional way. However you decide to harvest your grain, you’ll still need to ensure it is at the proper ripeness. Let’s … Read more
Goose eggs can be cooked in the same ways and chicken eggs. They’re delicious and big, around three times the size of a chicken egg. There is a lot more yolk in a goose egg compared to the white, which is thick and gelatinous. Goose eggs are great for using in all kinds of recipes, … Read more
Keeping the rendered fat from a goose can be very useful. It is full of flavor and doesn’t burn as easily as vegetable fats. If you want to make really crispy fried or oven-roasted potatoes with a delicious flavor, then using your rendered goose fat is ideal. Can’t find a goose? Then you can use … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about making your own chicken feed, then you’re not alone. It can be a great money-saving idea, plus you know exactly what your hens are getting to eat. Here we will take a closer look at making your own chicken feed and examine what needs to be included and why. What … Read more
Having too many roosters in your flock can be a big problem. Not only do they fight each other, but they make your chickens’ lives a misery too. The best solution is to turn them into something of value that can feed the family. But first, you’ll need to know how to butcher a rooster, … Read more
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