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What Chickens Can (and CAN NOT) Eat

Are you worried about what to feed your chickens? Here is tried and true advice on exactly what chickens can eat and what chickens can not eat. What Can Chickens Eat? Chickens are omnivores and can eat a variety of foods. Knowing what to feed chickens is essential for their health and wellbeing. By understanding … Read more

A flock of chickens eating grapes.

Can Chickens Eat Grapes?

You love your chickens, and you want to know, can chickens eat grapes? I’ve been raising chickens for more than 15 years and here’s what I’ve learned about feeding grapes to chickens. Can Chickens Eat Grapes? We all know dogs can’t eat grapes (not even the amazing Colorado Mountain Dog!). But it leaves a chicken-keeper … Read more

Are Dahlias Annual or Perennials? It Depends Where you Live.

Sprouting Dahlia Tubers: The Complete Guide

One of the best things about Dahlias is the ability to quickly grow your stock by sprouting tubers and taking cuttings. If you’re new to the process here’s everything you need to know to get started. Sprouting Dahlia Tubers To start, let’s make sure we know a few important things about Dahlias. First, while you … Read more

A photo of a livestock guardian dog watching over a young girl and flock of chickens.

The 3 Best Dogs for Guarding Chickens

Are you looking for the best dogs for guarding chickens? I get it. Before getting a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) we lost two flocks of chickens to predators. We quickly realized we needed a trained and reliable dog to guard the coop day and night. The Best Dogs for Guarding Chickens There are a few … Read more

Living Off-Grid in Colorado (with Small Children)

We knew we were in for an adventure when we moved onto a remote Colorado mountain property. Now with a couple years living off-grid under our belt here’s what I’d do differently. Our Off-Grid Homestead Off-grid can mean a lot of things. It means living without connection to the “grid” of water, sewer, and electricity. … Read more

Growing Dahlias from Seed

Are you interested in growing dahlias from seed? I’m here to tell you it’s not only possible, but incredible fun and pretty darn easy, too! What is a Dahlia? First, off let’s make sure we all know what a dahlia is. A dahlia is a beautiful variety of flower that is very popular in cut … Read more

The 5 Best Flowers for a Cut Flower Garden

It can be overwhelming to choose the best flowers for a cut flower garden. They’re all so pretty! But after years of growing these are my top 5 recommended flowers. What is a Cut Flower Garden? Before I jump in, let’s go over exactly what a cut flower garden is. In short, this is a … Read more

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The best roadside tacos in Mexico

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Exploring the beaches in Brazil

Your H2 headline can go here Suscipit taciti primis tempor sagittis euismod libero facilisi aptent elementum felis blandit cursus gravida sociis eleifend lectus nullam dapibus netus feugiat. Curae fringilla porttitor quam sollicitudin iaculis aptent leo ligula euismod dictumst penatibus mauris eros etiam praesent volutpat posuere. Metus fringilla ullamcorper odio aliquam lacinia conubia mauris tempor etiam … Read more