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backyard chicken coop

January 10, 2012 No Comment

This is a home made chicken coop. we built this with out any contractors and in only a few weeks. i hope that this inspires you to build one of your own.

When should a stop feeding my puppy goat milk?

January 8, 2012 4 Comments

Image by ツ Mitze ╰☆╮ Spring is in the air here on our little farm. The horses are antsy and getting the spring fever. The kids are outside more enjoying the day and playing new games. The chicken coop is almost ready for it’s new little guests, and the days are finally warm enough to […]

I need to buy a good quality rotatiller to use on my 1200 square foot garden that is reasonably priced.?

January 8, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Campobello Island Question by lindabouma: I need to buy a good quality rotatiller to use on my 1200 square foot garden that is reasonably priced.? Any suggestions? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Cantaloupe Growing in my Backyard

January 7, 2012 No Comment

This is a video of me growing cantaloupe in my backyard in Rosedale, NY.

What is the best thing to feed chickens during winter?

January 7, 2012 5 Comments

Image by IMLS DCC Description: woman feeding chickens. View source image. More information on the commercial rights for this photo. Part of Olympic Peninsula Community Museum University of Washington Libraries. Brought to you by IMLS Digital Collections and Content. Unrestricted access; use with attribution. Question by …..: What is the best thing to feed chickens during winter? Is […]

What kind of bug is this that is in my garden soil?

January 7, 2012 4 Comments

Image by clattermonger The garden final takes some sort of shape – the compost heap goes to the back wall where it’s going to stay, the concrete slap is broken up and shifted out, the flower beds down the south fence starts to fill with soil, and the earth montain is nicely coming down in […]

Raising Rabbits with Homesteader News

January 6, 2012 25 Comments

Raising Rabbits with Homesteader News: in this episode we discuss raising rabbits and caring for them. Come along as we visit IFA to buy bunnies and discuss rabbit supplies, feeding, and housing. Visit our websites www.simplesolarhomesteading.com and www.homesteadernews.com Homesteader News is looking for corporate sponsors: homesteadernews@yahoo.com

Can starting a vegetable garden attract vermin?

January 6, 2012 5 Comments

Image by miscellaneaarts We have peppers on the left and tomatoes in the middle; the sunflowers will eventually be transplanted to the right. Also included, toward the back of the garden, are a zucchini and lemon cucumber plant. Question by Fray: Can starting a vegetable garden attract vermin? My sister and I are planning on […]

What is the chemical composition of normal human urine?

January 6, 2012 2 Comments

Image by uniteddiversity Question by K.J. Jeyabaskaran K: What is the chemical composition of normal human urine? I want to use human urine as liquid organic fertiliser in agriculture. If any body has experience of using human urine as fertiliser in any crop, they can share their experience here. Feel free to answer in the […]

VW beetle trunk or treat? I want to make my yellow bug into a giant beehive for trunk or treat – ideas on how?

January 5, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Troy B Thompson Beehive Trail Acadia National Park, Maine Question by Anne K: VW beetle trunk or treat? I want to make my yellow bug into a giant beehive for trunk or treat – ideas on how? VW beetle trunk or treat? I want to make my yellow bug into a giant beehive […]