Welcome to the Garden Journal
Here you will find blog posts on all the tips and tricks to help make your gardening & homesteading journey easier. You can expect to find posts on all things gardening, backyard conservation, modern homesteading, simple & sustainable living and so much more!

10 of The Best Backyard Chicken Breeds for Beginners and Urban Flocks
In this post I go over the 10 recommended chicken breeds for urban, backyard flocks. These chicken breeds are great for beginners, urban homesteads and most importantly, produce the greatest amount of eggs.

Are Backyard Chickens Right for You? 10 Important Things to Consider Before Getting Chickens
Are you considering adding backyard chickens to your homestead? Chickens are a great addition to the backyard homestead but there are a few things you need to know before bringing your new chickens home. In this post I will go over 10 important things that you need to know before you decide to get chickens.