John Frieda Reviews

Cut the plant back hard in fall for better spring displays. It has also been used since ancient times to treat wounds and inflammation. It prefers shady to semi-shaded locations that mimic its natural positioning at the base of woods but can also thrive...

Alternatively, get a head start and plant them indoors a few weeks before the last expected frost. Site the plant in partial sunlight and nearly any type of well-drained soil.St. Andrew's cross plants can be propagated by seeds directly in the garden...

The CLF promotes research and develops and communicates information about the interrelationships among diet, food production, environment and human health. “If the last five years [have] shown us anything, it is that the public is more engaged than...

Part of your winter will likely be spent in a DIY tizzy, and what better supply store than your farm? After all, as John Muir says, “The world is big…” « More Farm Inspiration » Tags Daylight Saving Time , farm , garden , Lists , wild edibles...

See below for pictures of John's other projects, including rustic arbors and lawn ornaments.You may contact John here, at Dave's Garden or write: John Looser , RR3 Brussels Ontario, Canada.There are two threads about John's projects in Dave's Garden's...

The Juhlins prepared a nice lunch for us on their deck and we relaxed after the day's work was done. Late August in western North Carolina is beautiful to see, but miserable to feel: sweltering heat and high humidity.

Read one student's diary about a trip to remember. Friends in Town Thursday started bright and early with the Rivercane Walk. Campbell Folk School's class about food gifts there's much to learn about expanding your horizons, both culinary and geographically.

When I found out that St. John's wort is used as a healing herb for stomach treatment, I decided to harvest the St. John's wort I had in my garden and on the field around the house and use it for healing our burning stomach pains.

After a scrumptious breakfast, woodturning class started with a discussion about what else—wood! What is green woodturning? She currently works in the University of Kentucky's Forestry Department while pursuing her master's degree in restoration ecology.

This John Deere 594 could be 75 years old but it still serves admirably thanks to simple design, ease of use and the fact that it just plain works. Maybe there is something to it, because I've found old farm machinery to be remarkably durable and useful.

The photos below are from that same plant this spring.The last group is species, roses that have not been hybridized. Foliage is ferny with 9 leaflets and stems are very prickly.As the word "perpetual" in it's name indicates, it is repeat flowering, which...

Oaks are generally strong, long-lived trees that are an important part of ecosystems throughout the country. From the beginning, the oak was the forerunner. The high carbohydrate content of acorns supplies energy as animals prepare for the rigors of winter.Another...

Cereal, crushed 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon oil PREPARATION In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. A short stack of healthy pancakes is a perfect way to try out a new batch of syrup.

They also contain the enzymes papain and bromelaine which are reported to have digestive qualities and the fruit is relatively low in calories. While cold exposure may serve to jump start the ripening process, a freeze can ruin fruit left on the tree.Colonial...

Other research, conducted by NADC microbiologist Judy Stabel, focused on ensuring that Johne's disease vaccines don't cross-react with tests for bovine tuberculosis, a disease afflicting states where wild deer infect cattle.

From inner city communities to the wilds of National Forests, the need for trees is ever global.Arbor Day is not just a day of planting trees, but also a day of hope for the future.

Polly and Molly Barnard were blonde, so no wigs were required, and they had the added benefit of being seven and eleven--a little older than Kate Millet and thus better able to hold still as they posed.

I arrived a day before the conference actually started so I could be tourist for a day. This was my first trip to the south and I didn't quite know what to expect. I wanted to shout out.

They might be new to the market or they might be historical and very hard to find. These are prized plants and anyone who has them giggles with excitement when they get to show off their wonderful rare flowers.The fact of the matter is new costs more.

To start with, I always wonder exactly what plant are we discussing? If you want to harvest the plant, and you aren't just looking for a pretty bouquet, chances are you are making it into some sort of remedy.

The hardy flora from the mountains of South Africa is just starting to come to light in regards to their ornamental potential. Of possible hybrid origin are the selections ‘John Proffitt' (aka ‘Table Mountain') with reddish-pink blooms, ‘Kelaidis'...

In fact, I include it in my “The Blues” blend. Beat the Blues The herb itself, specifically everything above the ground, can be tinctured or dried for use as an anti-depressant.

After breakfast, students walk to their respective studios and begin learning—by doing—at their own pace. What you'll take away is both tangible and intangible … “You've created your own work of art.

On tomatoes, corn earworms feed on both the foliage and the fruit, and typically make a round hole, feed, and the exit and move on to damage more fruits. Capinera] Green corn earworm [Credit: Debbie Roos] Green corn earworm [Credit: Debbie Roos] Brown...

From creative ways to cook up zucchini to making homemade pantry staples, John and Lisa make it fun and easy to create a more self-sufficient, sustainable farmstead kitchen and save money in the process.

Traditionally, rose growers in colder regions (zone 3-5) had to select from grafted roses, which include the floribundas, grandifloras and hybrid teas. Does growing roses with no fuss seem a fantasy?

Using Travel Corridors Just as humans use many different types of roads, corridors can also support different volumes of wildlife “traffic.” Connect to Local Resources Boost your knowledge of wildlife with help from your local USDA Service Center...