Farm Machinery Show

My neighbor?"I'd like to thank all who make Dave's Garden such a helpful, welcoming, special community. Particular thanks are due to Meezersfive and Okus, who helped me with the history of the "Coffee and..." thread.

See the "Fun Facts" list below for details.hile the weather wasn't exactly heavenly (cloudy, cold, and lots of wind), spirits were high.The sun did manage to come out during a wonderful potluck lunch, the wind died down a bit, and it even got somewhat...

It was July 2001 and the internet had become accessible even to me [!] and I had begun 'cyberslacking'. I wanted to know what it was. Mostly they were the flowering plants like barlerias, tabernaemontanas, oleander, jasmines, some lilies and a couple...

Sing Zipp-a-dee-doo-dah, without envisioning birds and flowers, I dare you.In this day and age, (oh my, and I promised myself I would not fill this article with hackneyed phrases), with terrorism a constant on TV; violence and gore in the movie theaters;...

The models' mid-PTO (Power Take Off) unit makes it easier to power additional implements like the optional mid-mount mower. Put together with large-scale garden use in mind, Branson's 00 Series ranges from 21- to 28-horsepower with a full range of attachments...

But the absolute love of gardening that she instilled in my husband Michael and also passed on to me is something that will never end.Clare is the finest gardener I've ever known, mostly because she sees nature and just appreciates it.

It takes about 1 hour to mount one securely. The largest was over 9 feet wide and 8 feet tall. John's life was full of woodworking and homebuilding.before John was 40 years old, an accident at work left him unable to continue building.

Start now for a lifetime of shared memories. There are thousands to choose from. Instead of giving cut flowers and chocolates that will be gone within two weeks, bring home a plant for the yard or patio that will last for many years to come.language of...

Philodendron ; How many? Northerners cultivate them as summer vegetables. WebMDthat "health benefits can be acheived with bouts of exercise lasting at least ten minutes." Gardeners know that it's quite easy to work up a sweat by digging or trimming tree...

They rush hither and thither gathering up beautiful specimens and bedding pants. In the most northerly regions, these plants are treated as annuals.the West Indies, and parts of Central America and South America, firebushHaving a beautiful fall garden...

Bird watching and bird feeding are growing in popularity every day and gardeners find these activities a natural extension of their other outdoor enjoyments. We encourage you to add your favorite references or check out the titles added by your fellow...

A pair of pruning shears will do a fantastic job, but don't skimp on size—get a large, strong, powerful pair that will last a long time and cut through just about anything you might encounter.

Although he himself didn't eat tomatoes, Fred loved growing them to share with others.When his knees started getting creaky, Fred recruited help. Nicolaus.I learned about the history of ‘Potato Top' from Doug Oster's gardening column in the Pittsburgh...

Comfrey Comfrey is a prolific and useful perennial plant. It will smell like manure. Oats do not fix nitrogen, but they create biomass, which can then be turned into the soil. Many people, however, grow it strictly for the leaves, which are often applied...

The harder part is cutting down the numerous trees that have crossed the boundaries and invaded the fields. On my farm, the boundaries are clearly marked by mature trees (and also by rock piles left over from clearing the fields), so finding the original...

Do these few things and organic certification should come pretty quickly—when and if you finally decide to make the leap. In other words, if you plan to add an amendment to your soil or potting mix, make sure it is an approved product.

When too much current is run through the breakers, electrical fires can occur. Plugging into an inlet, which allows electricity to bypass the breakers and prevents wires from overheating, can also damage sensitive appliances and the house's electricity.

Barefoot runners become adept at landing gently, strengthen small muscles in their ankles and feet, and stay mindful of hazards, sharpening their minds as they tone their bodies. Or maybe you can start your own farm fashion trend.

Several years ago, we planted a mix of native and non-native perennials on the slope between the lower two terraces. The terraces were created by pulling logs into place and backfilling with soil.

Sickle Cetha/Pixabay A sickle is used for tasks similar to ones requiring a scythe—harvesting grain or cutting weeds—but in instances where precision matters, such as when you need to move close to crops.

Just recently, I was working on a project that required attaching hardware cloth to a series of wooden frames (creating something not unlike window screens), and my tool of choice for the job was a staple gun.

<< More Shop Talk >> Tags Jim Ruen , tools Experimenting with several pieces of right-angle steel strap I had picked up for reinforcing corners, I found I could screw them loosely to the ridgepole.

Of course, one of the joys of looking for a tool when you live in the country is to use it as an excuse to attend farm auctions. << More Shop Talk >> Tags anvil , blacksmith , farm tools , Jim Ruen

These considerations can determine optimum tank size and application method, such as wand, boom or boomless nozzles, as well as type of pump and nozzle tip to select. By contrast, the 4-gallon Dramm sprayer weighs 11 pounds empty and less than 45 pounds...

Hay Wagons While not exactly a “tool” in the truest sense of the word (they're more like a large accessory), it sure would be hard to move square hay bales without a large wagon, wouldn't it?

This protection actually serves two purposes if you're working in the shade or on the edge of a forest during the summer months: This is where mosquitoes and other annoying bugs tend to lurk, and a long-sleeved shirt can help keep you from getting bitten.

<< More Shop Talk >> Tags buying tools , Jim Ruen , price As an example, I previously mentioned a company called Bad Axe Tool Works . Next week, I will tackle reader Brent's comments on guarantees.