Featured Stories
The Best Flowers for a Cutting Garden
In this article, you'll learn which are my best flowers for a cutting garden in Zone 6b. By doing some research, you too will find your favorites. Read More
Are Foxes Friendly?
Are foxes friendly to humans and chickens? Learn more by reading about a family of foxes discovered on a homestead. Read More
Tails from the Trails: A Hike and a Hunt
Follow Nathan Putnam and his pack goat string as they take us hiking, camping, and hunting in the backcountry of northern Idaho. Read More
2026 Coolest Coops Photo Contest!
Show off your coop in the Coolest Coop photo contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes. PLUS, your coop could be featured in the August/September issue of Backyard Poultry. Don't miss this clucking opportunity to strut your stuff and let your coop shine! Ends May 17! Read More
Southwest Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe
My family and I find this Southwest chicken skillet dinner to be a year-round winner, with summer’s fresh produce making the dish top-notch. Read More
What’s Better? Buying Bees or Catching Swarms?
There are several ways to start beekeeping. Most beginners start buying bees via packages because they are the most readily available. Another way is to catch a swarm. Read More
The Ins and Outs of Buying Bees
Every spring potential beekeepers begin to get excited about starting to keep bees. They read beekeeping books and articles, and talk to experienced beekeepers about everything from setting up their apiary to buying bees. Read More
Moisture Control in The Hives: A Four-Season Approach
We work with the seasons and the bees’ own incredible ability to self-regulate to keep heat, cold, and moisture in check. While it is useful to look at how bees live “in the wild” to understand their natural preferences, it’s good to remember that honey bees are adaptable and live all over the world, in all climates. Read More
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