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link to Seven Essentials for Starting Your own Backyard Chicken Flock

Seven Essentials for Starting Your own Backyard Chicken Flock

So you’ve decided you’d like to increase the size of your household by adding a few foul friends in the backyard. Perhaps your interest was peaked by the wonderful eggs you’ve seen your next...

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What’s wrong? Why are my Trees and Garden Plants Growing Yellow Leaves?

Many farmers or property owners face the problem of yellowing leaves in their trees, plants, and crops. This problem is seen most often in areas of low precipitation, and signifies a lack of...

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link to Can I get my Amaryllis Plants to double bloom? YES, and here’s how to do it.

Can I get my Amaryllis Plants to double bloom? YES, and here’s how to do it.

During the Christmas holiday it is a delight to have beautiful living flowers in our homes.  Their bright flowers and stunning green foliage brings a source of pleasure during the dreary...

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Should I Use an Electric Fence?

I have experienced issues with animals getting into crops for years.  I have contemplated using different types of fencing, but need a simple solution that can be taken down or removed, as well as...

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link to What are Mason Bees, Are They Good for Your Garden?

What are Mason Bees, Are They Good for Your Garden?

Mason bees are a hard-working variety of bee that don't require very much work or effort.  Mason bees are excellent pollinators that require minimal management and effort.  Mason bees have been...

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link to Are Pill Bugs, Roly Poly Bugs, or Potato Bugs Bad for My Garden?

Are Pill Bugs, Roly Poly Bugs, or Potato Bugs Bad for My Garden?

A while back, I was out in the garden with my nephew when he found some roly poly bugs and started playing with them.  After a moment, he stated that his Mom had taught him that roly poly...

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We are Betsy and Ron Russon a fifth generation family on the same family farm. Betsy is an attorney who practices federal administrative and social security disability law, and Ron is a wildlife fine artist by trade. We are both homesteaders the rest of the time, with a growing family, and rich heritage of working the land, planting, growing, and raising poultry and/or livestock. It's hard work, but we both love it, and the opportunities that farming and homesteading bring for self-sufficiency and home-based reliance. Layla (also pictured) is our rescue pup who keeps us all in line.

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