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Without a moneymaking (or money-saving) purpose, it can be difficult to justify the expense of renovating an old barn. In which season(s) will the work be done? The oldest barn Porter has seen lost to neglect was from the late 1700s.

This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Hobby Farms. These curtains allow for maximum ventilation with minimal material in the way.” Another tip for curtains from Benoit is to always make sure they are secured properly.

For example, a 1:3 pitch (also referred to as a “4 in 12”) rises 1 inch for every 3 inches of horizontal distance. With a plan in place and the right help, you can construct a building that will serve your farm for generations to come.

They were followed during the 17th century by poor white farmers and people in search of open space and freedom. The house itself somewhat acts as a museum to show what life was like during the past century.

There are several companies that manage all aspects of barn home design and construction. Overall, you have three options when it comes to construction: Do It Yourself From Scratch It's possible to “stick build” a barn home, cutting each piece of...

“You can get a 21stcentury product in the spirit and history of the barn,” he says. For new hardware with period appeal, Bultman recommends contacting a blacksmith. He worked with craftsmen to build new rafters in the same mortise and tenon joints...

These benefits apply to summer as well as winter temperatures. The special machines used to apply cellulose insulation allow the installer to vacuum up and re-use or salvage excess or over-sprayed material.

If you have a repeat-bloomer, after the initial flush, prune back by about one-third. If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. Did that plenty of times, too.Once your flare is in the tunnel and you have MOSTLY covered...

Clivia should have a cool rest period in winter and during this time the roots should be very dry. Please keep in mind this advice from several Clivia society pages. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where...

The actual seeds are very small and there are many in each ball. Your main concern would be if your table can handle the added weight of your containers, WET soil, and any heavy mulch (such as rocks) that you might use.) does produce the spiny seed balls,...

Those send runners out every year which will hang down two or three feet. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Answers: As a disclaimer, I have only gardened in New England.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles give you a range where the plant can successfully grow.

Many do very well as late summer, technically "fall," crops. You have multiple options in the leafy green, or root, vegetable categories. Use a good-quality potting soil that contains some organic matter, or add peat moss, coconut fiber, or polymer crystals.

A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for one another. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...

Mine is just starting to show a bit of change here in Kentucky and the image on the left shows normal color starting to develop. Soil temperatures should be at least 50 or warmer when you plant trees and shrubs (warmer for conifers).

A number of books and websites list good butterfly plants according to the larval food or adult food quality of the plant. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of zones.

Visit a plant nursery near you to choose varieties that would be winter-hardy for your area, like oregano, thyme, sage, and lavender. It is hard work loading in that organic stuff but it will eventually pay off!You may have the perfect yard to grow several...

With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright...

Some plants are quite happy to spend the colder months indoors and others simply refuse to thrive. Mid-June here in Kentucky is the perfect time. It started with prostrate lantana, which is listed many places as being allergenic for some people, but now...

Thank you."Hello...I plan on planting this palm from a 15 gallon container over our sewer line about 15 feet away from our house. I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and...

As carrielamont mentioned, many gardeners overwinter mature plants in a garage or basement.treehug asks: I have raised cyclamen for years. While It isn't exactly a bush, the vines are much shorter than regular-vined melons.

(Bone meal is an old standby amendment for bulb planting as it adds a dose of phosphorous, but it has very little of the other nutrients needed.) Good fertile soil under the bulb is the daffodils best source of energy.

Read lots of feedbackAnnual: Pansies are the one annual I buy every year. I'd trim it back pretty hard( to about 12")and mound up leaves or mulch over the stems this first winter. They do not like their roots standing in water and it tends to drain away...

Ourforum is perfect for questions on starting plants from seed. You don't have to put it in a larger pot necessarily, just give it fresh potting mix. Several nurseries on this list have reviews indicating that they might be what you are looking for.

Note where I made a mistake at the top of the image, creating a "blop" around the "B" in "Basil." I'll be correcting that later. I then centered the screen on my tea towel, and applied a line of green ink (you can use your color of choice).

Using colored pencils (you could use markers or crayons too), decide on your color scheme throughout the instant garden. Realistically, you can't create a large instant flower garden plan in two days without doing a little spending at your favorite nursery...