A well-designed coop can make raising chickens so much easier. There are several key features that your coop needs in order to keep your chickens happy and healthy. In this article, we’ll go over the essential things you need to have in your chicken coop. What to Put Inside of a Chicken Coop Before we dive into what should go in your chicken coop, there’s a common misconception that we should talk about. Many people think of a chicken coop as being both the enclosed space (the portion of the coop that looks like a small house) and the enclosed outdoor space. Technically, the coop is the enclos ..read more

Common Chicken Nutritional Problems and How to Treat Them Raising chickens can be one of the most straightforward undertakings on a homestead. In many ways, chickens take care of themselves. However, as a flock owner, you find that there will always be a few hiccups along the way–many of which can be avoided with nutritional know-how and learning how to spot issues early. Chicken Nutritional Ailments and Treatments You could spend hours–maybe even days–reading through all the illnesses and deficiencies chickens can suffer from. However, this can quickly become overwhelming, especially if one ..read more

POLICIES FOR THE GARDEN. FARM. THRIVE. ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP The Garden. Farm. Thrive. Academy Membership (“GFTA Membership”) is a paid membership group. The GFTA Membership is hosted in Mighty Networks and content is housed inside of the Mighty Networks platform. The membership content in Mighty Networks is available on an ongoing basis to all active members. Farminence has the right to add and remove content from Mighty Networks at its discretion without notice. You will be required to select a payment plan and provide Farminence’s third-party payment provider with information regarding your cr ..read more

Growing the Three Sisters Many of us remember some version of a Native American story about Three Sisters. The Iroquois passed down a story about three sisters, called the De-ho-a-ko. This native term roughly translates to “Our Sustainers.” The Sustainers inhabited and protected croplands. Sister Corn, in the story, stands tall to protect the crops against wild animals and raiders. Sister Bean feeds the roots of Sister Corn. Sister Squash, or in terms of the plants we know in our time, Sister Pumpkin, is the elder sister who encircles the crops. She uses her large leaves to keep the ground coo ..read more

Email Whitelisting THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING TO FARMINENCE. Many e-mail and Internet companies are now using programs to block unwanted e-mail, often called spam. Sometimes, however, these programs block e-mail you want to get. DO THE FOLLOWING TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE OUR EMAILS: Be sure to add the corresponding Farminence email addresses to your email whitelist to ensure the best chance of receiving our content and updates. A whitelist is a list of accepted items or persons in a set…. a list of e-mail addresses or domain names from which an e-mail blocking program will allow messages to be rec ..read more

5 Ways To Live A Healthier, More Sustainable Life Taking care of the health and wellbeing of ourselves and the environment we live in is more important than ever. With the increasing concern for the massively destructive impact we have on our planet, the decision to lead a healthier and more sustainable life has never been more crucial. Unfortunately, the unhealthy and convenient options are generally those that harm the environment and our bodies most. We are consistently living with more stress, eating more junk, and polluting the planet at a higher rate than ever. This cannot continue for m ..read more

Steps to Start a Vegetable Garden. Starting a Vegetable Garden. Starting a vegetable garden in your yard is an excellent idea. Not only will you have a rewarding hobby, but there are also a few health benefits associated with gardening and spending time outside. In addition, eating organic produce offers various advantageous health benefits as well.  Once you start growing, you’ll find that making the switch to growing organic isn’t a huge jump. You will save yourself a bit of money once you’re growing your own vegetables and you start passing up the store-bought ones.  Once you’ve h ..read more

How to grow cucumbers. Growing cucumbers in your garden. Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables grown.  They’re easy to care for and produce high yields.  They’re also a staple in many summer recipes. Growing cucumbers is simple.  Keep reading to learn how to care for your cucumber plants and what to expect. Should you plant cucumber transplants or direct sow seeds? Now that you have decided to plant cucumbers and are looking to get your garden ready, your next step is to determine how you will be planting your cucumbers. Do you want to transplant seedlings into your g ..read more

How to Support Tomato Plants. With tomatoes being a staple in gardens everywhere, knowing the best way to plant them and have them yield a healthy harvest is important. The best thing that any gardener can do for their tomato plants is to provide support for their health. When you support your tomato plants, you’ll have less risk for disease. You’ll also grow healthier plants and get higher yields of delicious, homegrown tomatoes. Do I need to support tomato plants? Whether you are growing tomato plants in a pot or in the garden, it is important to note that these plants do become top-heavy. O ..read more

Cucumber Types. Varieties of Cucumbers. Best Cucumbers to Grow. When you start preparing your garden for summer vegetables, most gardeners look to add cucumbers to their rows, watching them grow as the temperatures start to rise. They are enjoyed all summer long and also in a number of varieties. Depending on how you enjoy your cucumbers, you may want to choose a particular type or plant several for different purposes. Cucumber Varieties. Choosing the right cucumber for your garden is a serious decision before you plant. Decide on how you plan to use your cucumbers at the time of harvest. This ..read more