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When we go hiking in the woods we see ancient crumbling mills all over the place. Photo by Rick Gush After years living in the desert, I delight in living next to this waterfall. There are two big ones, more than 50 feet across and several dozen smaller...

This plant likes warm days and cool nights. That really doesn't say much though, because everyone knows orchids are difficult plants. The soil should be kept evenly moist. It likes medium to warm temperatures and high humidity.) is another easygoing plant...

So how do you put a farm truck to proper use? The only requirements in my mind are that the vehicle must be able to carry a large load in the back (so a truck or a large van is great) and it must be able to pull a trailer.

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 amendment, introduced by Sen.

This is a doable method for small harvests but can become pretty tedious if you are after something more than a few quarts at a time. Use 1/4 pound of seed per 1,000 square feet. Urban soil can benefit just, as well.

Half-ton trucks can pull as much as about 4 tons gross weight. Most farm trucks have receiver hitches, so you can lend your trailer to a neighbor—or rent or borrow one, in a pinch—and be good to go.

Horticultural vermiculite is processed with massive heat that expands it into accordion shaped pellets composed of multiple layers of thin plates. This will allow seeds to germinate more rapidly.

Anything made of metal is best used to hold plastic pots instead of for planting, but remember that metal rusts. There are usually saucers available in matching sizes for the pots to stand in and stores don't usually charge for them.freestar.queue.push(function()...

The country's women veterans are receiving assistance from a variety of programs designed to help them begin or continue careers in agriculture after returning from their tours of duty.

Sweet orange essential oil is known to be a “happy,” invigorating scent that is known in aromatherapy to help with things like anxiety. Note that you should use filtered water in this recipe, especially if you have hard water, as water's mineral content...

Agar as a growing medium is more useful than cooking gelatin but has a similar consistency.It is not eaten by bacteria, which makes it more stable than regular gelatin. It is created out of plants and acts as a perfect stabilizing or gelling agent.

In case of infertility, Troxel recommends having a breeding-soundness evaluation performed at least 60 days before the bull is needed. Your veterinarian will check your bull for physical soundness and eyesight, its testicles for health and appropriate...

« More Dirt on Gardening » Tags leaf compost , vegetable garden That being said, I have never heard of municipally produced compost harming a garden when used appropriately. You can do this either after or before seeding (I prefer after so it helps...

That said, if we did not inspect our hives, we might not ever know whether the bees needed care, extra space, treatment for a disease, support with fighting off pests or myriad other challenges they face.

If they're really tame and you're sure they won't panic, haul them loose but with a dog-type barrier screen in place to keep them out of the front seat. That's because trailers are designed with their safety in mind, truck beds and vans aren't.

Oranges pair well with a sweet-sour raspberry vinaigrette or french dressing. But salads can be supreme in winter, too, when you take advantage of citrus fruit and winter vegetables.Even when your landscape seems barren, the produce section of your grocery...

The first tree to fall was an oak, the dead half of a twin that had been looking more dangerous with each passing year. Slowly the trunk tipped, picked up speed and crashed to the ground … right where I wanted it.

But what about those who have smaller farms? It'll also cost about $1100 for all the parts. No gasoline means it also saves farmers money in the long run. Even though its name sounds like it came out of “Jurassic Park,” it's actually a pedal-powered...

The LaMancha is believed to have descended from goats brought by the Spanish to the New World. It is considered the most popular dairy goat in the U.S., and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

Hens are golden buff accented with black, elongated spangles set in parallel rows all over their bodies. Conformation: The Sicilian Buttercup chicken breed is named for the golden-buff color of the hen's plumage and for the breed's unique comb, which...

A popular meat breed, the large Suffolk has a regal look that also offers medium wool. These sheep also produce about 5 to 8 pounds of medium wool with a spinning count of 48 to 58 and a staple length of around 2 to 3.5 inches.

Please do not smash these guys - they are eating the fleas and mosquitoes and other nasty insects we try so hard to get rid of. I'll never forget Easter morning, 1991. I ran out to the dining room and found Derek shakily pointing to the middle of the...

History: With origins dating back to the time of Julius Caesar, the petite Campine is a very old and rare chicken breed. Its bright-white earlobes sit close to the head. Campine numbers saw a severe decline after World War II, and the chicken breed almost...

Some people like a dash of vinegar or lemon juice. Feeling right proud of myself, I hightailed it out of there. Took a mental note of the nearest intersection, and roughly how deep into the swamp I had been, memorized a few landmarks, prayed the old swamp...

History: The history of the Araucana chicken breed is somewhat clouded. It should not be confused with the Easter Egger chicken breed, a mixed breed frequently sold through farm stores and hatcheries as Araucanas or the related Ameraucanas.

Pilgrims have the distinction of being a sex-linked breed, meaning their sex can be determined by sight using the color of the down or feathers. Newly hatched male goslings are yellowish or silver with light colored bills.

Use: The Lakenvelder chicken breed lays well, hens are non-broody setters of medium-sized porcelain-white eggs. Others will argue that it has a far more ancient lineage, possibly having ancestors related to the first domestic chickens.