Persimmons are native to China but they will happily thrive in any place that has the benefit of good summers and moderate winters...

The humble fig tree has faithfully provided both mankind and animals alike with its healthy nutritional fruit since the advent of written...

Today was a first for my Dad and I. The Italian family who we are staying with while our house is renovated kindly invited us to...

Yes this is a picture of my old astra estate buried under a good 4ft of densely packed snow!! :o Most of you will have already heard a...

One of the main focuses of any type/level of self sufficiency, whether it be a full blown homestead, small kitchen garden or allotment is...

For many chicken owners providing proper nutrition for their flock is something that, at least until you develop your own style and...

Alright so for my first official post on here I decided to pick a topic that has saved me a bundle both on my home made chicken feed...