Best Truck Suspension Lifts

But it's when you go off road that a farm truck can really excel. Although tractors (and lately, ATVs and UTVs ) tend to take the spotlight when discussing workaholic farm vehicles, I'll venture to say that no farm—hobby or otherwise—is truly complete...

To get more of my kitchen-painting tips and see before and after pictures, visit my blog, The Prairie Homestead . I love the new appliances, countertops and flooring, but I have to admit that the cabinetry has never thrilled me.

Farmers are pleased with Senate's amendment to exempt farm trucks from bill S.1813, allowing flexibility with state-border regulations, and await House approval. The U.S. Senate recently passed an amendment to S.1813, the transportation or Highway Bill...

This is a group of factory-installed options that includes the following. A 6-liter V-8 gas engine will handle just about any trailer load, but you will spend more at the gas pump.

Let The ATV Carry The Load For simple fence repairs, you might only need a hammer and a few nails, but for larger repairs—such as replacing a damaged fence post—you might need a large set of supplies ranging from a new fence post to a digging bar,...

Perhaps your barn is cleared and ready for your new arrival, but maybe you've put off your purchase because of your lack of space. As hobby farmers, we can be hesitant to invest in large-scale equipment—this is true for both new and experienced farmers...

The area should be between 40 and 85 degrees, taking into account that the cooler it is, the longer it will take for the project to dry.Cover the immediate area with newspapers or plastic to prevent messes, and prepare to spray the flowerpot.

They wallow a bit or complain when life is unfair. Keep a record of what you're thankful for—it's sure to lift your spirits and empower you through tough times. The Pilgrims would have been well within their rights to find fault with their situation,...

As a result, he says, agro-chemical companies, such as Dow and Monsanto, are constantly searching for more effective weed-control formulas. Even when applied correctly, technology-licensing is objectionable, Fantle says.

I do think this is a valid concern, but when composting on such a large scale, the temperature of the pile or windrow is sustained above 165 degrees F for long periods of time. I had a lunch date with some gardening friends last week, and as it tends...

You don't need fancy equipment to lift heavy objects around the farm—a simple piece of wood will do. It needs to be large enough that the objects you'll be moving won't fall off, and it needs to be strong and thick enough to support heavy weights while...

Requirements vary from species to species and state to state, so check with your vet to know what IDs and papers your animals need. They traveled in a covered goat tote in the back of our truck.

It will keep them looking neat and tidy. I always deadhead perennials that can re-seed aggressively, such as butterfly bush and feverfew. Asters, perennial sunflowers, coneflowers, monkshood, delphinium, foxgloves , Heliopsis, goldenrod , Shasta daisies...

They are going to use them to make a new patio of their own. She's going to put in a patio where her pool used to be. We have a long way to go on the project, but just having it underway feels great! Here's to new beginnings! « More Dirt on Gardening...

Chamomile! In November! I expected that these delicate-looking flowers would long ago have been toast, but no! There they stand with their cheery yellow centers demonstrating tangibly that even the most gentle medicine can be powerful.

I recommend this method the first time you taste them, so you can appreciate their fine, unique flavour. When eating any wild food, always, always, be 100% sure of its identity.Every fiddlehead fan has their favourite patch.

Natural Tubes: Solitary Bees Mark Philpott/Flickr Solitary bees, like mason bees , are attracted to natural tubes, like dried reed grasses, dried hollow flower stalks and longer holes drilled in wood.

Then why on earth do you have impenetrable pea soup!?!? Here's to clear water!Thumbnail and 'clear' water picture belong to Susanne Talbert, others were found on WikiCommons and are free use.

If you use a fruit in your bread, or prefer fruit in the sauce, then add with butter and flavoring.Quite often I prefer pear sauce, it is a gentle sauce, particularly if you use a brandy flavor.

“Like a small grocery store, we offer the convenience of retail with the soulful, funky feel of a farmer-run venture,” Taylor says. Creative farmers have found a way to bring their produce to you.

I'd better run to the store for more vinegar . I harvested the first cucumbers of the season tonight—39 beauties! I could barely lift the basket when I was finished. (Death by bacterial wilt usually ends up happening at some point in the season, but...

January is the perfect month to celebrate hot tea! By January, the chill has really started to settle into our bones here in New England (and parts of the world that experience cold winters).

I have two cherry wood pie servers made by Jonathan's because I found an extra one at a tag sale. The olive wood collection was a gift from the south of France. I suppose your grandma's old metal spoon with the red handle or your mom's eggbeater even...

Their perky brightI think these days at the big box stores, they actually get tominiature roses that didn't open and daffodils that dried out. Year, however, things are a lot less focused.

When grown inside, misting will help, or humidifiers can be used to provide the preferred humidity. Mixing a slow-release, pelleted fertilizer in the potting mix works well, or you might prefer to fertilize occasionally with a dilute solution of balanced...

My brother walked back to the barnyard and brought back Little Mo , our old John Deere Model 40, and then slowly backed her up until her hydraulic lifting arms were situated on either side of the stubborn post.

Those long-awaited harbingers of the spring garden are beginning to make their appearance here at Cottage-in-the-Meadow-Gardens: snowdrops nodding their greetings as I pass by, early species crocuses lifting their tiny yellow chalices in a toast to the...