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In The Natural Dye Pot
As natural dyes are also more eco-friendly, my husband and I decided to test the effectiveness of different plant sources when dyeing cotton yarn.We found that some of the plants were much more effective than others, and that certain techniques helped...
California
El Segundo
Tung-oil, an Environmentally Safe Wood Preservative
Fortunately, none of us attempted to eat the fruits. That, of course, makes it useful to furniture manufacturers and makers of fine furniture who find that a tung oil finish preserves their pieces better than linseed oil.
California
El Segundo
Neem, An Indoor Gardeners Best Friend
Almost every part of the Neem tree is used for medicinal purposes in India. When my husband came home from work the other day the first words out of his mouth were, "what is that gawd-awful smell?"on my prized braided hibiscus tree.
California
El Segundo
Summer Bites
Your best defense is a good stiff breeze, this will keep them at bay. These tiny, annoying, biting insects are the bane of the northern gardener. DEET based repellants can actually attract greater numbers of Blackflies.
California
El Segundo
Safe Urban Beekeeping
Instead, the urban hive should be tucked into the corner of a yard away from regular human activity. A bait hive is an empty hive that can be easily accessed and claimed by a bee swarm, reducing the risk of swarming bees in a neighbor's tree.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Safe Spring Planting
Looking at previous years' problems and making changes before planting starts can save time and energy once the season begins. Share the Roads Sharing the roads is always an issue this time of year.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Safe Pesticide Usage: Using Pesticides In The Garden Safely
Once all other control methods have failed or have been deemed impractical, go ahead and try safe pesticide usage, selecting one that is specifically designed for your particular situation and target pest.To avoid adverse effects of pestice use, always...
Ohio
Willoughby
Is My Produce Safe?
Symptoms of salmonella contamination include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever - usually within 8 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated food. These symptoms usually disappear within 4 to 7 days.You can see why it becomes so very important to thoroughly...
California
El Segundo
Dog-Safe Shade Perennials
As a group, they're hardy from USDA zones 3 to 9.If you live in a warm-weather region, the climbing begonia (Cissus discolo) can light up a shady corner year-round. Camellias (Camellia spp.) are nontoxic, shade-loving shrubs for humid climates.
California
Santa Monica
Is Your Compost Safe?
Prolonged moisture and the abrasive effects of soil can create openings in the skin that allow the infection to occur, producing pain and throbbing.What can the average gardener do to ensure that the compost they place on their own gardens is safe?Make...
California
El Segundo
Using safe gardening practices
This "living" moss is normally used in the floral industry to make baskets and wreaths. They are baggy and allow good air flow in the humid heat here in VA. Do use common sense and wear good quality gardening gloves when you are pruning, cleaning up and...
California
El Segundo
Safe Flowers for Children
Commonly grown species include nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), sunflower spp. It's also a good idea to keep the National Poison Control Center Help Line's phone number handy in case your little one wanders off and samples a forbidden flower: 1-800-222-1222.
California
Santa Monica
Safe, Natural Insecticides for Strawberries
Additionally,, such as thick mulch and fallen organic debris. Keep strawberry beds clean and free of debris and fallen leaves to eradicate hiding spots and keep bug populations from reaching nuisance levels.can sufficiently control this problem in many...
California
Santa Monica
Store Gasoline Safely This Season
Store gasoline away from the house, if possible, and away from electrical equipment. In addition, gasoline vapors are both toxic and explosive. But while it's helpful to keep a little extra gasoline around for farm-machinery fuel backup or to guard against...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gardening Safely in Hot Weather
-related situations, heat waves are a leading cause of death. Two or more weeks of temperatures that range 10 degrees or more above the average for a region is considered a "heat wave." The Center for Disease Control Emergency Preparedness & Response...
California
El Segundo
Horse-Safe Flowers and Shrubs
Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, these shrubs reach 10 to 15 feet tall and as wide. Slender flower stalks produce wispy-looking pink, white to red flower clusters in spring. For a tall-growing annual that yields large, showy flowers consider sunflower...
California
Santa Monica
Is Burning Lilac Wood Safe?
If you use the fireplace often, you should also have it inspected and swept by a professional somewhat frequently, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America's website. It is sold as barbecue wood because it is light, subtle, and has a floral...
California
Santa Monica
How to Safely Plant Foxglove
Unfortunately, to get it to grow, we need to amend the soil to encourage acidity. My husband, like so many gardeners, was convinced of the danger inherent in this beautiful flower and has vetoed it every year.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Grow Smart: Keep Food Safe
“Microbes really don't care which set of production practices you use,” he says. Irrigation Use potable water to irrigate. Avoid overhead irrigation. All of these habits have the potential to make you very ill.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Castor oil, anyone?
I planted them in a couple of places in my garden, and they are truly lovely plants. There is was used to fuel lamps, as well as for its purging qualities. Fortunately, extracting the oil without the ricin is a fairly simple process.
California
El Segundo
Making Olive Oil
This frantoio , like most others, works on an appointment-only basis, and getting an appointment can be difficult in abundant years. I found it surprising that the entire olive, including pit, is ground up during the processing.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Almond Oil Information: Tips For Using Almond Oil
It is also an excellent emollient and can be used to treat dry skin. As mentioned, Ayurvedic practitioners have been using the oil for thousands of years as massage oil. Usually, though, almond oil is derived from sweet almonds, the kind that are good...
Ohio
Willoughby
Sidewalk de-icers: effective AND safe?
Are all de-icer products created equal? I can't help you with cooking and cleaning for your guests, but I will try to guide you in choosing the right sidewalk de-icing treatment for your property.
California
El Segundo
Make Shearing Day Safe, Efficient & Fun
If rain is in the forecast, keep your animals indoors the night before, if possible. Keep The Shearing Location Clear A clean, uncluttered area is a must for shearing. Sheep, alpaca and llama owners: You have fleece.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Infographic: What Chicken Treats Are Safe?
The first is by encouraging the normal chicken behavior of free-ranging. Spot the Symptoms 15 Accessories for Your Chicken Coop 6 Winter Tips for Your Flock Some farmers even allow their chickens to free-range their non-productive garden spaces as a chemical-free...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Eat This: Safe Foraged Foods Guide
Click here or on the image below to download the guide. Brackney to see which foraged foods are safe to eat. Grab this quick-reference guide by Hobby Farm Home contributor Susan M.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How To Safely & Humanely Handle Sheep
Full sheep mean more weight to handle, but more distressingly, the weight of a sheep's full ruminant system presses against the its diaphragm, making the sheep feel it cannot breathe.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia