This is a partial re-post from February 2013 that has been modified – considering the incredible response of Colorado Springs community to the Black Forest Fire it seemed most appropriate. Why is Community (with a capital “C”) so important? The reason is simple – strength in community is built when residents stand together, work together, [...]
The 5 Best Ways To Maintain Curb Appeal
Backyard farming is still new to many people, most likely including the majority of your neighbors. Because of this, backyard farmers find themselves in the position of educating folks and keeping a clean camp. Nothing upsets neighbors more than the belief that your activities impact their property value. And frankly, if your backyard farm impacts [...]
Your Spouse Hates The Backyard Farm Idea. Now What?
I cannot tell you how many times I have had someone in a class I was teaching, at a community event, or even at a social affair ask me how to convince their spouse to get on-board with the backyard farming craze. Usually these folks are new to the idea, super excited, and naive about [...]
RTT Tenet #12 – Maintain Resilient Households
Family is hugely important. And like many things, family is often determined by choices we make in addition to the circumstances of our lives. The make-up of our families is not what is important – what is important is how resilient our families are for now and for the future. While family is super important [...]
Reality Check For Urban Livestock Keeper Wanna Be’s
When Christine and I decided to transform our backyard into a mini farm, the first livestock that we got was a pair of giant Chinchilla does and a New Zealand buck. Overall, these rabbits were gentle and sweet. The primary reason we started off with rabbits is we wanted to be able to have some [...]