What is the most environmentally responsible method to remove a beehive from your attic?
March 3, 2012 10 Comments
Image by Troy B Thompson Beehive Trail Acadia National Park, Maine Question by famgile: What is the most environmentally responsible method to remove a beehive from your attic? A swarm of bees moved into my attic. Want ot remove them without toxic chemicals if possible. Add your own answer in the comments!
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Roots of plants move and search for nutrients in the soil. Learn more about how plants grow underground in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on plants. Expert: Michael Clark Contact: www.tropicofcapricornsantafe.com Bio: Michael Clark is a trained horticulturist with a BS in agriculture and a strong sense of responsibility for […]
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HydroponicsFriend.com This is just a simple update from my first video. I set up a little corner in the laundry room for a work area. I use a plastic four shelf unit and had to remove the top shelf so there would be enough room to suspend a grow light. As you can see you […]
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www.permacutlureartisans.com – Erik Ohlsen takes you on a tour of an edible oasis he created on a 1/3 acre asphalt lot, encouraging you to think about sustainable living for small-town and suburban life. In the face of drought, fire, peak oil, energy depletion, soil depletion and more, what can you do to live a more […]
Continue reading …What household products could I use to make an organic fertilizer for my plants?
February 29, 2012 7 Comments
Image by kumasawa Crissy Field San Francisco, CA www.coolglobes.com/sanfran.php "The production of petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides accounts for 36 percent of agricultural energy use. Natural farming methods avoid these synthetic products and in turn help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 75 million acres worldwide are now farmed organically. Today, more and more organic products are […]
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Image by the.sprouts It was a lot of fun (and so fast!) to build these beds with Green City Growers [1] [1] growmycitygreen.com Question by babs: What are the best raised bed garden plans? What do you think? Answer below!
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Image by pinprick Question by Robby: What around my house could I feed to baby chickens for a snack? Ok so my little sister brought home baby chickens for some sort of project. We have had them for seven weeks so I know they are at least that old. They seem to be animals that […]
Continue reading …I would like to add a solar water heater to my house, if you have one, are you happy with it?
February 26, 2012 1 Comment
Image by dbellona invented in 1913, this solar water heater faces south (the house doesn’t) to supply hot water to the house. Question by Mom of two: I would like to add a solar water heater to my house, if you have one, are you happy with it? Our other option is tankless, we have […]
Continue reading …where in Australia, can I get info and supplies to start a meal worm farm?
February 19, 2012 1 Comment
Image by Andrea Marutti Bob Corn Question by : where in Australia, can I get info and supplies to start a meal worm farm? What do you think? Answer below!
Continue reading …What’s the best way to keep squirrels from digging in my raised bed gardens?
February 19, 2012 6 CommentsQuestion by galacticsleigh: What’s the best way to keep squirrels from digging in my raised bed gardens? Feel free to answer in the comment section below
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