Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by timeout: Is it true that oak leaves are toxic to goats? I am looking to raise a few dairy goats, and heard that oak leaves are toxic, and may kill them. Since my property has oak […]
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Now that you have made your homemade seed pots, learn how to raise seedlings into sprouts for spring gardening.
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Image by jessicareeder Broilers in chicken tractors at Polyface Farm in Virginia. Posted in Joel Salatin and the Future of Food. Question by rajesh y: can alum be useful to chickens or poultry or broiler growings? i poultry farmer and i give alum in water to brilers in my farm but i am doubtful about […]
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I want to buy Solar power system for my home, What are the recommendation? If somebody has used it?
March 22, 2012 5 Comments
Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon The University of Kentucky solar-powered home features a cellular phone interactive tour where visitor can learn about the home’s detail during the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy Solar […]
Continue reading …Best Practices for Growing Vegetables in a Community Garden or at Home in Raised Beds
March 21, 2012 25 Comments
John from www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to a new community garden in Boca Raton, Florida to share with you some best practices for growing in a community garden or at home. In this episode, you will learn some techniques that you will want to consider when growing food at a community garden or […]
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The MOSES Organic Farming Conference is the largest organic farming conference in the US Organized by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), and held annually in La Crosse, WI, the OFC is an extraordinary, farmer-centered event. With over 65 informative workshops, 160 exhibitors, locally-sourced organic food, live entertainment and inspirational keynote speakers, the […]
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Beautiful orrery(solar system model) avaiable in : www.orrerystore.com .This video shows how professionals install a complete solar heating system that provides solar hot water. The installation was filmed over a period of one and a half days, but the whole process has been speeded and edited to fit within a 3.5 minute time frame. We […]
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Image by AIDG Schematic of the batch solar water heater prototype Question by jimi jubi: Is a solar water heater worth installing on the roof of my house? I live in Birmingham UK and have a south facing house roof.Considering the technical requirements and the significant capital cost of installing such a system , will […]
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Image by Fugue These bones are to be ground into a fine powder to make bone meal, which will be used in organic fertiliser. Question by Fishstick: Organic Fertilizer for Hay Pastures? We’re contemplating using organic fertlizier for our hay pastures this year, but we’re wondering if anyone out there has used it, and how […]
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