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Growing in Straight Organic and Biodynamic Compost in my Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

March 21, 2012 25 Comments

John from www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to Sonoma Compost to pickup more compost for his garden. In this episode you will learn why compost should be the #1 soil ammendment for your garden to build fertility. You will also learn about the all new Demeter Certified Biodynamic Compost that is now available at […]

Natural way to repel wild chickens?

March 19, 2012 10 Comments

Image by Leandro, It’s not easy to be a chicken in the big city… ——————- No es fácil ser una gallina en la ciudad… Question by mugentuner: Natural way to repel wild chickens? Without using fencing e.t.c. I’ve heard that Vinegar or Chili powder could be used around plants to stop chickens from diggging up […]

DIY Passive Solar Water Heater- Vol. 2

March 19, 2012 16 Comments

For more info please visit diysolarheating.blogspot.com and if you want to do a miniature DIY solar try one with portable DIY solar water heater at www.youtube.com Highly illustrative Barrel Plastic solar our latest entry www.youtube.com www.youtube.com with plastic barrel … in case if You want to build one out of it our entry to GE […]

Aquaculture

March 17, 2012 2 Comments

Aquaculture in North Carolina is a growing industry. Follow a catfish farmer, a tilapia farmer, and one who raises rainbow trout.

how to make corn mash

March 16, 2012 23 Comments

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Urban Homesteading: Homemade laundry Soap

March 15, 2012 14 Comments

I decided to make my own laundry soap to save money. this part 1 of two. I have to tape the results of this little experiment. You can find the video I followed on youtube at christianhomekeeper.

We have tried to raise turkeys and they seem to always break a toe or leg, they are clumsy. Any suggestions??

March 13, 2012 3 Comments

Image by BioDivLibrary Turkey raising New York,Orange Judd publishing company; [etc., etc.]1922. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/19954424 Turkeys got their name b/c European settlers thought they were a species of guineafowl, also called turkey fowl. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/19954424 Question by boliou: We have tried to raise turkeys and they seem to always break a toe or leg, they are clumsy. Any […]

Worm Farm | Red Worm Bin | Worm Composting | Worm Farming

March 5, 2012 No Comment

at The Worm Farm you can buy earthworms, redworms, nightcrawlers and dendras for vermicomposting, worm farms and fishing. In addition to earth worms, red worms, European night crawlers and dendras, The Worm Farm also has organic and natural soil amendments and fertilizers for home gardens, specialty growers and commercial agriculture. Our soil and potting mixes […]

Qualifying for a farm tax break in Connecticut?

March 4, 2012 2 Comments

Question by freegrrl2000: Qualifying for a farm tax break in Connecticut? My husband and I want to buy around 11 acres in Connecticut to raise a few sheep or alpaca for fiber, chickens, vegetables, and possibly bees. Some would be for selling and some would be for self sufficiency purposes. Does anyone know how to […]

what are come artificial reproduction techniques used for fish in aquaculture?

March 2, 2012 1 Comment

Image by ingoism Question by Krow: what are come artificial reproduction techniques used for fish in aquaculture? Add your own answer in the comments!