Gardening with Chickens: Plans and Plants for You and Your Hens

Gardening with Chickens: Plans and Plants for You and Your Hens

Welcome to a world where chickens and gardens coexist!<br /><br />Join Lisa Steele, chicken-keeper extraordinaire and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, on a unique journey through the garden. Start by planning your garden and learning strategies and tips for keeping your plants safe while they grow. Plant with purpose, choosing from a dozen plans for theme gardens such as Orange Egg Yolks or Nesting Box Herbs. Or choose a design that's filled with edibles - sharing the bounty with your family and your feathered friends. Then comes the fun part: enjoy the harvest, even let the chickens graze!<br /><br />Lisa's friendly writing, together with inspirational photos and illustrations, will have you rolling up your sleeves and reaching for your gardening tools. Lisa also covers a range of topics just for chicken-keepers, including:<br /><br />- Chickens and composting<br /><br />- Using chickens to aerate and till<br /><br />- Coop window boxes<br /><br />- Plants to avoid when you have chickens<br /><br />- Lists of the most valuable crops and herbs<br /><br />- Advice on how to harvest and use many of the plants<br /><br />- And much more!<br /><br />Whether you're an experienced chicken keeper, master gardener, or just getting into these two wonderful hobbies, Gardening with Chickens is an indispensable guide for a harmonious homestead.