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How to Grow Tomatoes

December 26, 2011 25 Comments

www.container-gardening-for-food.com How to Grow Tomatoes Time to transfer the tomato seedlings to their permanent homes. Short outtake at the end

Organic Pastured Chickens Raised on Soy-free Cocofeed

December 25, 2011 2 Comments

www.grassfedtraditions.com Tropical Traditions organic pastured chickens are raised outdoors on green grass during the summer time in Wisconsin by family farmers, and raised on soy-free Cocofeed.

5 Steps to Get Into Beekeeping for Beginners

December 25, 2011 2 Comments

www.learningbeekeeping.com Here are 5 steps to take if you are brand new to beekeeping 1. Join a bee club 2. Get beginning bee books 3. Go to forums 4. Order equipment and bees – buy local bees – buy nuc 5. Talk to neighbors about beeking A great book – Beekeeping for Dummies The 3 […]

Can you breed broiler chickens?

December 22, 2011 1 Comment

Image by mystuart Weighs in at just about 3 lbs whole. Almost NO under-skin fat; cooks up crispy and delicious. Raised by my friend Brenda Dillingham of Dillingham Family Farms. Considered a "broiler", it roasts nicely, as you see here. Question by kenjrothwell2005: Can you breed broiler chickens? I was wanting to get broiler hens […]

What is the best rotatiller to buy for a 100 square foot garden?

December 21, 2011 3 Comments

Question by lindabouma: What is the best rotatiller to buy for a 100 square foot garden? I want to purchase one that has good quality and a reasonable price. Any ideas? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Fruit Trees Part 1, homesteading, food storage, peak oil

December 21, 2011 25 Comments

Robert Henry of the Survival Report brings you the first of a series of videos on starting out with fruit trees. He includes tips on buying the right types of trees for your area, how to care for them, irrigation solutions as well as information on diseases and treatments. With the ever growing possibility of […]

How should I start my vegetable garden?

December 20, 2011 9 Comments

Question by Maya V: How should I start my vegetable garden? My little brother decided that he wanted to start a vegetable garden and that I should help. The problem is that neither of us really know where to begin. Any suggestions? We live in South Texas. Feel free to answer in the comment section […]

Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Home Gardeners 50% at Your Local Hardware Store

December 19, 2011 19 Comments

John from www.growingyourgreens.com shares with you a coupon that will save you 50% off any item under at a local hardware store, that is valid 12/17 only. Also in this episode you will learn about two items John purchased last time they had the 50% off deal.. Including Corona Pruners and Orange Guard, Johns favorite […]

When should I add soil to my raised bed garden?

December 19, 2011 2 Comments

Image by cronewynd Putting together the vegetable raised bed garden. Question by BlueWeirdo: When should I add soil to my raised bed garden? I have all of my “beds” built and in place. I am just wondering should I wait till right before I’m going to add seeds (about 9 weeks or less away) or […]

Aquaponics system help.?

December 18, 2011 1 Comment

Question by reezy: Aquaponics system help.? im thinking about getting into Aquaponics but need a little info, so iv done so research and im going with the flood and drain system because i don’t have much room, im trying to find the cheapest way to do this now for the main fish tank can any […]