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What are my chances for Ivy League admittance?

October 12, 2012 1 Comment

Image by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Familiar faces vie for table tennis glory The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and URS Corporation have held ping pong leagues for several years and ultimately hold a championship tournament on the seventh-floor patio of their downtown Los Angeles office building. This […]

New Turbine Projects – 500watt to 9Kw wind generators

October 11, 2012 25 Comments

Upcoming projects to install a 500watt PMA style wind generator on the roof of the house with eventually having up to three or four of them but 1Kw each. The last wind generator turbine project will be a 9.4Kw DC motor which I acquired a year ago capable of putting out about 48v and 280 […]

THE PRODUCE GARDEN-Growing tomatoes part 3

October 11, 2012 25 Comments

The vines are growing, the fruit is showing. So now what to do? Try my recipe for pesticide if the caterpillars are having a party.

This is how I make bread

October 10, 2012 No Comment

This is a J-term project, and I get the recipe from www.recipezaar.com This is how I make bread Ingredients * 2 1/2 cups water (105-115 F) * 1 tablespoon active dry yeast * 1 tablespoon sugar * 7 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour * 1 tablespoon salt * 1/4-1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Credit:Wendell-Actor […]

Are there any turkey processors in Arizona?

October 3, 2012 2 Comments

Image by BioDivLibrary Turkey raising New York,Orange Judd publishing company; [etc., etc.]1922. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/19954442 Question by battlemackeycattleco: Are there any turkey processors in Arizona? We raise organic turkeys but our processor has sold their farm. Now we have no one to process our birds. I am VERY VERY VERY SORRY!! I am new at this and […]

Costa’s Guide to Household Composting

October 3, 2012 4 Comments

This short tutorial presented by Planet Ark ambassador Costa Georgiadis will tell you everything you need to know about composts and worm farms for the home. Australian households can find organics recycling options in their local area by visiting RecyclingNearYou.com.au or calling 1300 733 712.

Planting Tomatoes in Pots #64

September 29, 2012 23 Comments

therawfoodmuscle.com Here is a great way to grow your own organic tomatoes if you don’t have land. I hope you enjoy and thank you for watching. Have an awesome week 🙂 therawfoodmuscle.com

Essential Power Tools For Homesteading

September 28, 2012 25 Comments

If I could only have one Power Tool it would be a Skill Mag77 worm drive skill saw. This saw is one of the must usefull and versitile tools you can own. With this saw alone you can build a house or shed.

No Build Square Foot Raised Bed Garden – Third Year and Growing Strong

September 28, 2012 25 Comments

John from www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to Rick and Karin’s place to share with you the No-Build Square Foot Raised Bed Garden. In this episode, you will learn how Rick and Karin have progressively expanded their garden by building out a new raised bed each year for the first and second year. For […]

Do you support backyard beekeeping?

September 28, 2012 3 Comments

Image by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Familiar faces vie for table tennis glory The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and URS Corporation have held ping pong leagues for several years and ultimately hold a championship tournament on the seventh-floor patio of their downtown Los Angeles office building. This […]