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In this video, I show you my new idea for using our chicken to make compost via a compost ring made from recycled plastic. I also give an update on our mobile duck run. Self Sufficient Me is based on ...

If you want a lush lawn or a successful garden, fertilizers and plant food are absolute necessities. However, the cost of keeping everything green can definitely take a toll on your wallet. You can ...

The loyal reader knows that compost is my go-to for almost everything. I use it for mulch and to put the soil food web back into soils. I am a compost nerd. The question: What to do in the winter when ...

Spring will be here before you know it! One minute the beds are quiet and muddy, and the next you’re knee-deep in seed trays, ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...