Even free compost isn't a good deal if it harms your plants. I suggest spreading 1/4 to 1/2 inch on the lawn once or twice per year. As always, wear gloves when working with any compost or manure products and wash well when you're done.
Hens lay about 60 eggs per year. I was really lucky to find a breeder who was willing to export stock despite these birds being extremely rare, even in Europe.” Swedish Black Hens have the same fibromelanosis trait that makes their feathers, skin, muscles...
That's all history now. There is one wheel in front and two wheels in the rear. She also collects and sells flowers and the mixture of wild greens called Preboggin. Now's that's true agricultural chic!
Sound like trouble? I love my farm truck. He didn't even want me to unload the sacks, and proceeded to thread and connect a new clutch cable. I left the sacks of concrete on the scooter, pushed the whole thing a few blocks (it rolls very easily, even...
The Farmer's Daughter Country Market/Facebook The cool part is that anyone who takes the deal will be much more than tenant farmers—or rather, tenant shopkeepers. This store in Nova Scotia is offering land to anyone who will come and work for them for...
If you have more people than cargo, a simple conversion of the bed will allow for a total of six passengers and still haul 300 pounds. After Work Can-Am I would venture to say that if you run a working hobby farm, then you'll want to get away at some...
My Truck Photo by Rick Gush It's time to put my construction truck (aka my Vespa) to work. People from Tuscany would bring their bags of wheat up to this area in boats in order to have it milled.
What exactly is a farm truck? So how do you put a farm truck to proper use? As long as it's reliable and ready to handle all your tasks, you'll soon find it to be an integral and irreplaceable part of your farming operations.
Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), has been supported by a number of agriculture organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union and the National Cattleman's Beef Association, and awaits House approval.
Diesel engines typically produce more torque for heavier loads and have a reputation for being rugged and dependable, as well as fuel-efficient. The preference for automatic transmissions is so great that many dealers offer manual transmissions only as...
Sylacauga, AL 35150 256-404-4088 Arrangements: Pickup Jones Valley Teaching Farm Gardens of Park Place 701 25th St. North Birmingham, AL 35203 grant@jvtf.org Arrangements: Pickup at multiple locations Randle Farms 9215 Lee Road 54 Auburn, AL 36830 334-749-1073...
The clinic is open to anyone who is financially unable to afford the surgery. Castrations will be performed by a veterinarian or by a veterinary student under close supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
By the time the lamb is 4 weeks old, you should be able to drop to three bottle feedings per day, reducing to two milk feedings per day by the time the lamb is 6 to 8 weeks old. Has the lamb had any vaccinations and/or dewormer?
Adding bedding is important because dog- crate floors are slippery. You don't need a livestock trailer to transport small animals like sheep , goats , pigs and calves , but it's trickier to haul them in a truck or van.
Hypertufa is a lightweight and weather-resistant blend of peat moss , perlite and Portland cement. Do not move the mold, and keep it covered for about three days. The layer of hypertufa should be between 1 and 2 inches thick.
Don't despair—there's a lot of growing to do right where you are. Use cloches, cold frames or a compact greenhouse to start the growing season earlier and extend it later. Practice Season Extension If you can't add space to your garden, why not add...
Land rent is used to approximate the lost revenue. Jeri Neal, leader of the Leopold Center's Ecology Initiative, says this research develops existing knowledge about prairie conservation strips as the STRIPs team moves from experimental research to trials...
Most winter squashes, with the exception of spaghetti squash (too stringy and yellow), can be substituted for "pumpkin" in recipes.Stuff with your favorite filling. These simple, delicious ingredients are sure to become a family favorite.
After all, the barn kit you select is for a building that will likely outlast your use of it. Just take some time to know your capabilities and your needs, and get to know your prospective kit provider and the packages they provide.
Tom Kimball Tom Kimball Chicken arks also allow you to rotate where you graze your flock. The design incorporates a fenced run where chickens can access the outdoors and be protected from predators.
Just make sure you clean any shared gear thoroughly before using it to brew, not just to avoid off flavors but because residual grease or fat can spoil head formation. Use Multi-Purpose Equipment This may be anathema to some brewers, with sacrosanct collections...
Perhaps one of the biggest downside in the local food movement is that not everyone gets to enjoy it. Becoming a SNAP vendor is a little tricky, but there are grants available that allow farmers markets to take SNAP cards, giving recipients the chance...
To this day, this is my preferred recipe, although I boil them and then, after draining, transfer immediately into a hot frying pan and saute gently in the butter. They will have a brown husk attached.
To keep the leaves removed requires two people on riding lawn mowers with shred-vac carts (1 CY capacity each), and a teen with a leaf-blower, every weekend for a solid 6 weeks in the fall and a few light weekends in the spring.As the grass is mowed in...
I appreciate all the Dave's Garden writers who read and offered suggestions on how to make the directions more understandable! Mark the second board to match the first, and repeat steps.oin the 26-inch lengths to the ends of the 70-inch side boards with...
The ceremony recognized builders from around the U.S. for their excellence in green building and advocacy during the previous year. “We also thank NAHB for recognizing this effort to build affordable housing that is sustainable for low-income families.”...
But they all possess the same essential components:A platform - a flat, level piece from which everything hangs, although it often appears purely decorative, this piece isThe clapper - a freely swinging piece inside the chimes which strikes them.
