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Raised Bed Gardening

October 5, 2011 25 Comments

Small plots can work where large gardens are not practical. Here is how to create a raised bed garden.

Rooster Jim and The Chickster (aka, Jim & Martha Schwartz) have been raising chickens for decades. Their kids raised them. Their grandkids raise them. And while familiarity may breed contempt among humans, raising thousands of chickens has not diminshed Rooster & The Chickster’s affection for their feathered friends. At the Boise Fall Home Show, which […]

Hydroponics for Beginners

October 5, 2011 25 Comments

How-To Build your Own Hydroponic System for Beginners. I tried to make this system as cheap as I could and as simple as possible. It was a learning project. I could have used other tools but used only the ones I had on hand.

Beekeeper

October 5, 2011 3 Comments

Delran Beekeeper Jenna Champion enjoys the flow of nature tending to her bees.

Dave’s Garden: Gardening: Making Paper Pots

October 5, 2011 25 Comments

Information about making paper pots and gardening at Dave’s Garden.

Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms discusses grass-fed cattle

October 4, 2011 25 Comments

On a “lunatic” tour of Polyface Farms, June 18, 2010, Joel Salatin, owner, discusses the process and benefits of raising cattle on grass. For the past 50 years, raising beef in the United States has generally been about growing beef bigger, faster, and cheaper on as little land as possible. Contrary to the pastoral image […]

Teens raising honeybees

October 4, 2011 2 Comments

All about a honeybee hive, by the teen volunteers who tend to it. What could be more environmentally friendly than that?

Composting

October 4, 2011 25 Comments

Wiggly worm teaches the wonders of compost along with his friends Mista Millapede and Sista Sow bug. Accompanied by an original rap song these puppets sing with some 3D animated flowers.

Understanding & Raising Pigs : Common Problems When Raising Pigs

October 4, 2011 22 Comments

Watch a naturalist from the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Drumlin Farm explain common pig raising problems in this free online video. Expert: Tia Pinney Bio: Tia Pinney is a Teacher Naturalist and Adult Program Coordinator at Mass Audubons Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Permaculture Principles at Work

October 4, 2011 25 Comments

An introduction to permaculture design principles featuring a stunning, abundant food forest designed by Erik Ohlsen of Permaculture Artisans permacultureartisans.com. Erik teaches with Earth Activist Training earthactivisttraining.org. Video by Starhawk