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what kind of cheap thermostat could I use to control a passive solar water heater for my hot tub?

January 14, 2012 1 Comment

Image by kahunapulej This is how we heat our hot water on sunny days. On days that are too cloudy, we burn wood in our fireplace to heat the water. Fortunately, there is usually (but not always) enough sun each day to heat our water… as long as you aren’t the last one to take […]

What are the different layers on worm farms for?

January 13, 2012 1 Comment

Image by brep Question by Nicholas H: What are the different layers on worm farms for? got a 3 layer worm farm bin, and iv only got 1 layer of worms, just want to know whats it for Feel free to answer in the comment section below

what can i use as an organic fertilizer ingredient?

January 12, 2012 3 Comments

Question by ܫܠܡܐ= שָׁלוֹם = سلام: what can i use as an organic fertilizer ingredient? Basic Organic Fertilizer Ingredients? i know about charcoal [not good], and bananas, & egg shells any thing else? Feel free to answer in the comment section below

Raising Goats For Meat – What Is Expected When Before You Start To Rear Goats?

January 11, 2012 No Comment

Image by CUESA The Bernards also raise goats, mainly as a source of meat for themselves and their workers. by Ed Yourdon Article by Peter Hansen If you are one of the many people who have decided on raising goats for meat, you should know that there are different things that you ought to always […]

Square Foot Gardening – Making the SFG Grid and Planting Vegetables

January 11, 2012 24 Comments

John from www.growingyourgreens.com shows you how to make an long-lasting grid out of stainless steel wire for your raised bed garden. He also shows you planning and planting out his front raised bed with plants such as strawberry spinach, okra, peppers, purslane, eggplant, west indian gherkins and mexican sour gherkins.

I Need To Find A Worm Farm?

January 9, 2012 5 Comments

Image by Scott MacLeod Liddle my live wormies are feasting on some nice ‘overripe’ organic tomato and baby cos. they are growing exponentially! (i wish….) Initial release into their worm farm on the Sunday…huzzah! Question by Dan R: I Need To Find A Worm Farm? I used to have a worm farm where it is […]

I found a small white worm that you can see brown in on my bed. not sure what it is , or where it came from?

January 8, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Vermi Chaval worm bin is completed silicon sealer is allowed to cure for a couple of days before bedding is introduced, just in case the fumes are an irritant to the new occupants of the bin Question by : I found a small white worm that you can see brown in on my […]

Clean Living and Organic Farming ~ Country Music Video

January 8, 2012 25 Comments

www.organicmeadow.com Organic Meadow is a farmers co-op that began in 1989 with 30 grain farmers and has since grown to over 100 producing members of grains, eggs and milk! All organic of course and you can find our products sold in grocery stores across Canada! Check out our other videos or visit our website for […]

Square Foot Gardening Update

January 6, 2012 24 Comments

See more at: produceyourgreenpower.com See how to use square foot gardening techniques to grow the most fruits and vegetables in a small area

The Vikings and The Beekeepers

January 5, 2012 10 Comments

The Vikings, tired of the routine of sacking England, attempt to torment the English even more by bringing over bees. But the voyage proves difficult as the beekeepers insist the bees may only travel East at night. Broomhilde, goddess of compromise, offers a solution: bathe, sing and have lunch. English – extras; Beekeeper leader – […]