GrangeKnows Blog

It’s chick time! Before the peeping starts, let’s get your brooder set up so your first week is calm, clean, and—most importantly—safe. Whether you’re raising a few backyard layers or starting your first flock, the right chick brooder supplies make all the difference: consistent heat, the right bedding, a no-mess feeder and waterer, and a simple plan for electrolytes and chick starter feed. We’ll cover a… Read more

Not everyone has a ‘back 40’ to cultivate the garden of their dreams – a lot of us must make do with gardening where we can and when we can! Thankfully, container gardening is a perfectly viable option that can give even the smallest spaces a splash of color and bring us natural joy. If planned right, you can have fresh flowers blooming in your small outdoor spaces all year round!  Successful container gardening star… Read more

There’s something magical about watching a tiny seed become a thriving plant. Whether you are dreaming of juicy strawberries, towering corn, or plump squash, starting seeds indoors gives you a head start and lets you grow the exact varieties you love. With more people looking to grow their own food, a little structure—and a few smart tools—and seed starting can fit into busy weeks and hit transplant time right on schedule… Read more

Shorter days, hard freezes and mud will put the care of your livestock to the test. As seasoned farmers know, your cattle’s nutritional needs don’t drop with the thermometer; they rise. A practical rule of thumb: for each degree the temperature dips below comfort range, maintenance requirements increase. In mid-cold conditions you might see a 2–8% bump in intake, and as much as 25% during extreme subzero spells. Horses,… Read more