Watch this step by step video on setting up an indoor worm bin for your kitchen scraps. You will be able to raise worms, keep your kitchen scraps out of the landfill, and have rich compost for you plants. This is an easy vermiculture project you can do with the kids. Perfect for apartment dwellers. […]
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Image by terriem The chicken coop here has a really pretty octagonal design. Not like my scavanged fencing-and-tarp monstrosity! Question by Kevin Brandt: What is Easiest way to build a chicken coop with tutorial? I have 20 chickens I need big coop. Does anyone know any cheap and easy way to build a chicken coop? […]
Continue reading …What is the better substrate or hydroponic soil or growing media for strawberry in aquaponics? and why?
October 13, 2011 2 Comments
Image by London Permaculture Question by AMOR IS GINSENG: What is the better substrate or hydroponic soil or growing media for strawberry in aquaponics? and why? What do you think? Answer below!
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Image by kristen & todd we just started with one tray layer – under that tray is a thin piece of material that lets moisture pass through, but not worms. the very bottom of the worm condo is a collection tray, with a spout, to collect worm tea. in the first layer, we added coir […]
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Image by autan Seiyou-Mitsu-Bachi, 西洋蜜蜂, Common honey bee, European honey bee, Apis mellifera She is about to land the flower of Catsear, Front arms raised ready to hook the petal, rear legs down, mouth tube extended, Incredible harmonized moves in a very short moment. Buta-na, 豚菜, Catsear, Hypochoeris radicata (immigrant) Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan May 2007 […]
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Continue reading …What are good hardy backyard chickens that will survive the weather in Nebraska and lay the most eggs?
October 9, 2011 1 Comment
Image by Will Merydith Free ranging in our backyard. Please – eat all the bugs you can find. Especially all those carpenter ants and those big spiders making their way into our basement. Question by Mattie: What are good hardy backyard chickens that will survive the weather in Nebraska and lay the most eggs? What […]
Continue reading …What are those old fashioned coats that are cropped and only cover about half the chest?
October 7, 2011 1 Comment
Image by Cortes de Cima Question by Whindle: What are those old fashioned coats that are cropped and only cover about half the chest? Like in this video, worn by the guy in the brown coat? I’ve seen them a lot and I love the look! Feel free to answer in the comment section below
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Learn how to very simply, make a worm farm for a few dollars which will supply your garden with a richer fertiliser than anything you can buy. It’s so easy to do that your kids (7 years or older) can get involved – video by celebrity gardener Jerry Coleby-Williams.
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Image by Steven-L-Johnson Red sexlink urban chicken sitting on the edge of a homemade nesting box. Question by Las Vegas: Is it possible to raise backyard chickens in Las Vegas? I have a good size back yard but don’t know if chickens will live ok in the heat or when it gets really cold here […]
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