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What sort of things do i need to do to look after two ducks in my garden properly?

January 26, 2013 2 Comments

Image by D.C.Atty Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. […]

Sister Bee, Beekeeping Documentary Trailer

January 25, 2013 9 Comments

A bee video about the beauty and wonderment six beekeepers find while working with honeybees. “Sister Bee” makes you feel glad to be alive. Buy the DVD at www.SisterBee.com

what kind of duck would be a real pretty duck to get for my next duck?

January 24, 2013 4 Comments

Image by D.C.Atty Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. […]

Where is a good source of info on home solar panels? Location of home is middle TN.?

January 24, 2013 1 Comment

Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon A bird’s-eye view of the public touring the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon featuring energy efficient, solar-powered homes built by 20 university teams from North American and Europe on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy […]

Are my neighbors growing food? also raised bed garden examples

January 24, 2013 25 Comments

John of www.growingyourgreens.com is wondering if any of his neighbors are growing food in their front yard? Watch this video to find out and see some examples of raised beds in the neighboorhood.

Becky’s Homestead: How to get Financial Independence

January 23, 2013 13 Comments

BeckysHomestead.com In this episode Becky talk about being financially independent, her new baby horse, and Becky reads your letters and answers your homesteading questions. Season 2 Episode: 3

how many solar panels would I need to power my home?

January 22, 2013 3 Comments

Image by Zane Selvans Karl’s big solar-thermal array. It’s a drainback system, with a big insulated storage tank in the utility space of the house. Question by hey: how many solar panels would I need to power my home? or how many watts? i dont use much electricity. i have on a couple of lights […]

Is there a higher risk of salmonella from store bought eggs vs eggs from a backyard chicken?

January 21, 2013 6 Comments

Image by halcyonsting A backyard break. First time outdoors since we brought them home. Question by Zoo Keeper: Is there a higher risk of salmonella from store bought eggs vs eggs from a backyard chicken? Or is there no difference? Only interested in salmonella, not other factors for eggs Can you help? Leave your own […]

What does the consumer price index consist of?

January 16, 2013 4 Comments

Question by Newlywed: What does the consumer price index consist of? I am researching the CPI and am curious what it measures, what the measurements consist of or exclude and whether the average citizen should be concerned with the resulting figure. Also, where do I find accurate information that can be trusted for a current […]

How do they teach you to double frontflip on the trampoline in gymnastics?

January 15, 2013 1 Comment

Image by Steven-L-Johnson My backyard urban chicken of the day picture on August 10, 2011. The ground around the chickens is what a real chicken coop run looks like. Nothing survives where chickens live! Question by Jim: How do they teach you to double frontflip on the trampoline in gymnastics? There is no way I […]