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Do grub worms eat night crawlers?

Image by Jessica Whittle Photography Found this guy in the parking lot at the vet today. I was afraid he was going to get hurt so I relocated him back to the flower bed. He was the coolest worm I’ve ever seen and actually quite large! (Straight out of the camera, not even a crop!) […]

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I found tiny white worms on my bed?!?

Image by Boogies with Fish www.messersmith.name/wordpress/2010/12/12/the-material-di… It has been a strange week. Our bruised and battered little group of survivors suffered fresh wounds. I have been hammered by wild mood swings. I found myself unable to cook, sleep or write for several days. I’m not sure why I chose this week to take on a […]

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if i used a air pump into hydroponics growing, do i still need to change the water?

Image by b. inxee♪♫ Question by iojhyt675: if i used a air pump into hydroponics growing, do i still need to change the water? i am planning to grow using hydroponics which require water, if i use air pump do i still need to change the water after 3 weeks ? Can you help? Leave […]

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Raising Dairy Goats : Hoof Trimming Goats: Part 2

Trim dairy goat hooves to flat surfaces on which they can build strong, stable hooves. Learn to trim dairy goat hooves from anorganic farmer in this free dairy farming video. Expert: Daniel Botkin Bio: Daniel Botkin is an avid organic gardener, micro-farmer and permaculture advocate who recognizes the timeliness of backyard agriculture and permaculture-style food […]

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WILD! Science™ Worm Farm Hoedown Underground

Worm your way to fun with Worm Farm Hoedown Underground. Make your own ‘mazing’ sanctuary for worms! Product and video brought to you by Mandala Creative.

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What precautions can i take when making a vegetable garden in soil in an area known for lead pollution?

Image by Sterlic Dirty garden trowel. Question by : What precautions can i take when making a vegetable garden in soil in an area known for lead pollution? I was thinking a raised garden bed with plastic sheet with holes punched in separating the soils. I would then add store bought soil and manure. Anyone […]

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Joel Salatin – Scrambled Brains: Understanding and defeating the industrial foodists (1 of 4)

“What do Monsanto and Tyson believe? Learn the whys and wherefores of industrial food-think.” This is Joel Salatin at the Mother Earth News Fair (Fall 2011)

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Is sustainable agriculture the key to todays problem of increasing environmental degradation?

Image by Walmart Stores In Brazil, Walmart source million from its Producers Club program and reduce in-store food waste by 20 percent. Question by blackest rider: Is sustainable agriculture the key to todays problem of increasing environmental degradation? What do you think? Answer below!

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Is it possible for induce the drought stress under the hydroponics methods ?

Image by Canadian Veggie Anni seems to love her new home. There is lots of room to swim around, and interesting plants to nibble on. Question by pandu_sha: Is it possible for induce the drought stress under the hydroponics methods ? Dear alumni, pls suggest to me, i desided to work with hydroponics methods for […]

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Gardening Tips : How to Harvest & Dry Seeds

The best way to harvest and dry seeds involves first waiting for the plant to reach its full maturity and then keeping the seeds in a dry, cool area. Find out how it’s done in this free video of gardening tips. Expert: Oscar Carmona Bio: Oscar Carmona owns Healing Grounds Nursery, located in Santa Barbara, […]

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