r/SuburbanFarming 28d ago

Leaving the Leaves vs Ticks

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I've been an advocate for leaving the leaves, letting them mulch and feed the soil and plants. As well as the help it gives to our insects friends. However, the tick population in my suburban set up is exploding. Due in part to being organic as well as increased wildlife that has set up their lives here.We know that leaves shelter them as well.

It's become a dilemma as our health is at stake. There are a huge amount of lone stars in my yard. We refuse to spray and also cannot have chickens or guinea fowl due to town ordinances. I'd love your advice.


r/SuburbanFarming Oct 28 '24

Anything I’m forgetting?

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7 Upvotes

Idk what I’m doing but I have some land I can use and I wanna start some perennials :)


r/SuburbanFarming Aug 13 '24

I share my farming pov

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r/SuburbanFarming Jul 13 '24

Blackberry /strawberry plants

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Hi farmers!

I am in Montgomery County MD (zone 7a/7b) and this year I planted cucumbers, strawberries and blackberries in the yard after having a successful summer with my cherry tomatoes last year

My tomato plants came back up this year, although all the tomatoes are still green and we have yet to harvest them (but hopefully soon🤞) I didn't do anything for them over the winter and I wonder if that's the reason why they are still green.

I would love insight on whether or not I should bring the other plants in for the winter.

Thanks so much!


r/SuburbanFarming Jul 13 '24

will my drumstick tree survive?

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I made a post last month about how my tree was growing great, but now insects are eating away the leaves :( my tree was so dense and green a few weeks ago but now it's full of bugs and a lot of leaves have been eaten. Is this a seasonal change that'll get better on its own, or should I do something to kill the bugs? Is there something I can do at home to kill all the bugs?

Also, there's a lot of rats in my area and the rats have been digging holes and burrows. My mom's telling she's gonna put cement to fill up that hole, but I'm scared if that'll do something to my tree :( Should I let her do that? How to keep away the rodents?


r/SuburbanFarming May 12 '24

update on my drumstick tree

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i was scared for the first 5 days and then I noticed some buds growing. It rained a lot yesterday and the day before that, and today morning I came out and saw new smoll buds!!! My tree is invincible 💖 Also, guys should I cut the branch on the left? because im afraid if it will break the wall, I can already see some cracks on the wall


r/SuburbanFarming May 01 '24

i trimmed my drumstick tree today, my mom saw it and said the tree will die 😭 It's peak summer time in India rn. Will my tree survive?

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r/SuburbanFarming Apr 27 '24

Land access, Grants, Free Land?

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r/SuburbanFarming Nov 17 '23

Passion fruit indoors?

4 Upvotes

I'm about to make my 1st attempt at growing passion fruit, does anyone know it's it's possible to grow them indoors?


r/SuburbanFarming Oct 27 '23

Edible weed ID request - What's good to eat and what should I rip out?

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r/SuburbanFarming Aug 23 '23

My garden this year is small but mighty

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r/SuburbanFarming Jul 24 '23

Tips on growing wheatgrass

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Hey guys. I’ve recently started growing wheatgrass indoors from seed from juicing purposes. What are the steps I need to take to maintain the grass and then let it grow so I can harvest it.


r/SuburbanFarming Apr 22 '23

First time Chicken Keeper; About to Start

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Hi All,

I am about to start keeping chickens for the first time. I plan to start with 8 pre-sexed hens, 4 Easter Eggers and 4 Barred Rock. I should get the chicks mid September, and im kinda nervous about raising them to maturity! I've read about the heat lamps and reducing it 5* per week, but ive never done it so cant help but be a little nervous.

A green house/potting shed, about 8x16, will become their coop, and a 16x8 chicken tractor will be their run. The Run will typically be attached to the Coop by means of a trapdoor and ramp system.
I plan to locate the tractor/run in various places around the yard. It will weigh about 120 pounds and have wheels on one side and handles on the other. I've also considered building a more modest run, and potentially having 2 smaller chicken tractors that the birds can be transported to when the time is right. Thoughts on this approach? We only have 1.3 acres, and the birds cannot be full free-range because of our municipal ordinances (plus we have one super busy road that boarders our property and id hate to see them get hit by a car!)

The majority of their diet the first year will be commercial feed. Can anyone recommend a well balanced choice in terms of value and nutrients? As the perennial garden gets more established they will have fresh comfrey, clover, pointed gourd, and beach plums. If anyone has other perennials to suggest, I have just started planning this type of garden.

How do yall deal with broody mommas? I work a full time job, so at 6am when i go to get the eggs, i gotta get them all! Cant really wait til 9 or 10 to get the extra egg(s), when a broody mother leaves her post to go eat.

I know theres unlimited resources online about raising chickens, but a lot of it is for farmers or bigger more traditional styles of raising chickens. We will have a small flock with no males, so looking for guidance and conversation about my specific situation.

Thanks for your time!!


r/SuburbanFarming Jul 25 '21

Zuchini plants constantly getting eaten by larvae

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r/SuburbanFarming Oct 17 '20

What animals have the best Edible FCR ratings?

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Not sure which sub is the best sub to ask this since -I don't even- :?

Basically, what animal has the best (lowest) edible mass per feed mass ratio as described here

Finding values for chickens, piggles and cows is easy - but I can't find values for sheep, goats, fish, etc

EDIT: Although not appetizing at face value, I'm also curious for these numbers for insects and such


r/SuburbanFarming Jul 29 '20

Anyone interested in joining a Discord to talk about this stuff?

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Ordo ab chao is a latin phrase which roughly translates to order out of chaos or from chaos, order. As the world around us grows ever more chaotic, we gather to witness the past, present, and future of human civilization.

This discord server is a discussion ground for topics such as adaption and self-sufficiency, future technology, counter culture, history, consumerism, anti-consumption, geopolitics, gardening, farming, biochar etc.

It is intended to be used for knowledge gathering and as an open area for people to debate their ideas civilly. As you spend time within the server, the social off-topic channels will also become available offering game bots, music bots and less serious chats with likeminded people :)!

https://discord.gg/zxEwaZy


r/SuburbanFarming Jul 04 '20

This used to be nothing but landscape rock.

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r/SuburbanFarming Jul 22 '19

First dill pickle of the season...ain’t it purty. Can’t wait to make up a batch of bread and butter pickles!

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r/SuburbanFarming Jul 13 '19

As a suburban homesteader I’m always looking for ways to get more space to grow more. One thing that has really helped me is using square foot gardening! What does everyone else use?

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r/SuburbanFarming Jul 12 '19

As a suburban homesteader, I definitely rely on composting to help me grow as much as possible in the limited space I have!

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r/SuburbanFarming Jul 11 '19

Starting to rip up my front garden to extend my growing area! Definitely as a Suburban Homesteader I definitely struggle with finding enough room to grow all the things I want to!

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r/SuburbanFarming Mar 23 '19

My garden hates me right now.

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r/SuburbanFarming Feb 09 '19

Fruit trees

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What do I need to know about fruit trees?

How useful are these for a source of food?

What kind of maintenance am I looking at?

What are some good kinds/species? Your favorite?


r/SuburbanFarming Jan 06 '19

My basil plants leaves are drying and I can't figure out why... Help?

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The plants on the green vase were repotted a week ago from a “seed starting greenhouse kit”. There were no dried leaves before repotting. I kept the plastic lid on most of the time. Seeds were planted on Dec 14. Soil used for repotting was 0.08 - 0.12 - 0.08.

The plants on the other vase were never repotted and were planted at Dec 8. The dried leaves started appearing about 4 days ago. These were never covered. They are on the original "starter mix" that came with the vase.

They have growing lights on them for 10-16h per day (I don’t have a timer. I turn it on and off manually). Vases have good drainage. House temperature is never below 18°C. I never water the leaves, only the soil, when it’s dry.

I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong? Any help is appreciated.

Thank you!


r/SuburbanFarming Dec 27 '18

I’m developing an Edible Yard App based on permaculture principles. Would love your feedback!

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