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What can i feed to my skinny dog?

August 6, 2013 5 Comments

Image by thelazydba Question by Smιle B*tch :]: What can i feed to my skinny dog? I have a chihuaha and he’s way too skinny and you could see his ribs. I barely got it and i don’t have dog food yet, so for now i’m feeding him chicken and cheerios lol. What else can […]

What are the composting restrictions in California?

August 2, 2013 1 Comment

Image by sierravalleygirl left to right: Beauty (RIR), Betsy (Buff Orprington), and Golden Necklace (Ameraucana) Question by Vici D: What are the composting restrictions in California? I’m looking to start a compost bin in my backyard, but first I want to make sure I don’t need a license or something. The government page is all […]

Transplanting Seedlings from the Cold Frame

August 2, 2013 25 Comments

On Jan 25, I planted a lot of seeds in my cold frame. Things have gone very well, with the exception of the weather. It’s been a cold and rainy Spring, so I’…

My goat raising adventure part 1 Getting the goats and figuring out how fast they eat.

July 31, 2013 4 Comments

I did not show it in the video because I was in a bit of a hurry but the gap above the rear gate with the gate closed is filled with a piece of cattle panel …

Somebody please give me advise on starting a small farm?

July 31, 2013 2 Comments

Question by Marisa: Somebody please give me advise on starting a small farm? I’m a teenage girl and I live with my dad. We’re going to move up north. I’ve already talked to my dad about goats. Are chickens a good investment? If you just get chickens without a rooster, are their eggs edible? What […]

What food should be avoided to prevent asthma?

July 29, 2013 4 Comments

Image by Andy Ciordia Flemming brought a large quantity of goat milk. Question by RISHAN S: What food should be avoided to prevent asthma? My son is 3 1/2 years old. And he started getting asthma attacks regularly since the past 7 months. It starts by a normal cold with runny nose and gets worse […]

South River School Organic Garden

July 29, 2013 No Comment

Learn about the history of the South River Organic Garden, how it affects alls students and the Marshfield community, and where is it going.

Homemade Hydroponics – How to grow monster cucumber plants using STG and 3.5″ net pots

July 28, 2013 13 Comments

Matt “The Grower” Geschke’s three little babies are all grown up. Take a good look at what good media, good nutrients and good growing practices can do for you.

Organic lawn care tips: How to grow a green lawn organically

July 28, 2013 23 Comments

http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-7561214.html Organic lawn care tips: How to grow a green lawn organically You don’t have to use chemicals to get a lush,…

Is it possible to turn my unused detached garage as a huge solar collector/power plant for my home?

July 27, 2013 5 Comments

Question by joe friday’s grrl: Is it possible to turn my unused detached garage as a huge solar collector/power plant for my home? I live in an older neighborhood, and we have a garage that we never use because it’s small and inconvenient. It sits about twenty feet from the back of our house. The […]