That is interesting to know. It may help me think about how much of what to try next year. I had already decided to try things I haven't before, like garlic, onions and potatoes.
I'm hoping we'll get lucky with our 2 cockerels, so far they are good, never shown any aggression towards me or my daughter. But they are 18 and 22 weeks, so they have plenty of time to screw up I guess! I'm really hoping the Black Copper Marans (22 weeks) stays as sweet as he is now, because...
Very interesting and creative! I really like what you are trying to do. I think it will be interesting to watch this evolve.
I keep trying to decide what to plant near my chicken coop, but getting a hose out there is impossible, so I need something that doesn't need an excessive amount of...
I've also got lot of rose hips I want to harvest and use this year. Someone over on Sufficient Self sent me the link below, I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but they looked good!
http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blrosehips.htm
I've never planted it before, but my husband and I both love it, can't have enough! I'm zone 4 as well, Chittenden County. Plus I got some garlic scape this spring from the farmers market, it was really good.
Thanks, I'm excited to be here! Can't wait to look around and get some ideas.
I'm planning to plant some garlic this fall and am trying to find the best spot in my yard for it.
I found my way over here from Back Yard Chickens and Sufficient Self.