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Tired of relinquishing control of your goat's nutrition? When we found out about the formula change—that it was made into mostly corn and soy—we immediately set out to find a replacement and found none.

Listen: The album, called “All I Want for Christmas is a Goat,” is available on Spotify . It's the festive album for those who are tired of the same old songs. But there's another option and it's awesome.

Because they thrive in nutrient-rich soil, potatoes planted in tires can be grown entirely in compost, although potting soil can be mixed in. They do best in soil that is acidic and sandy.

Start by calling the one nearest to you to save on shipping. That being said, if you can see the tube through the tire, then the tire should probably be replaced. In a two-number figure, the first number is the width of the tire in inches, and the second...

For me, spring is about weeding and sunburn . We certainly share ours with the cats who live on our farm and perform mouser duties, but our main focus is its use for humans. We like to think spring is about flowers and showers.

Some gardeners also grow mint in pots that have no drainage hole at all or even in old coffee cans or other solid containers. It's definitely one of the best ways to grow mint while keeping it contained.

Repeat this movement three to five times, or as many as feels good to you. To get started, find a place on your land where you can stretch and reflect peacefully for 15 to 30 minutes.

I seldom give them a second look as I head toward the big plants at the back of the store, but today I realized what a remarkable variety they stocked. Paradise!Visiting a good nursery is like touring a conservatory, except that if you come across something...

Tired of diseases creeping on your vegetables before you have a chance to harvest? These are some varieties you need to try. We've all been there. Leaving a plant in the ground in the hopes that it will recover can allow the disease to spread to unaffected...

Fortunately, the addition of a little air quickly resolved the issue. When you think “maintenance,” you probably think of changing the oil in your tractor, replacing the spark plugs in your lawn mower, stocking up on fuel for your chainsaw, and other...

Because a few years ago, when I was trying to figure out how to grow squash without having to build up mounds of soil, I discovered the ease of growing squash in squash rings. I fill them all the way to the top, and then I toss a few shovels full of garden...

That's what the photo on the left is/was. I only drill holes in the inexpensive, thrift store stoneware, ceramics and the candles. Most of us use them and then toss them in the trash when finished.

Have you ever noticed how small tires seem to go flat every time you turn around? Actually, this is an exaggeration, but I'm sure many hobby farmers can relate to this frustration.

If, like me, you get a little tired of "Mum Overkill" around this time of year, know that there's a toad which turns to a flowering, handsome prince with the kiss of autumn. Http://www.plantdelights.com/Catalog/Current/page85.htmlhas also developed a...

I like to have some white clay on hand to mix in for lighter shades.Put all your butterflies and beads on a baking sheet, checking each one as you go to be sure it has a hole for stringing.

The one in front of mine belongs to Terry, our other DG admin. This was the 'plug house'. We feasted, swapped stories and visited. Later that morning, we moved on toto continue the hunt for new and unusual cultivars.The morning was chilly, but that didn't...

This garden will thrill children and should have a cottage-like feel with a touch of wonder. Tired of all the boring and normal looking gardens? The garden should have a natural groundcover and lots of seating under story trees.

They are also rich in nutrients: rose hips are very high in Vitamin C; marigolds and nasturtiums also contain Vitamin C, and dandelion blossoms contain vitamins A and C. Looking for something to spice up that romantic dinner for that special someone?

These books are the research tools of my trade.Who, for instance, could write an article about a woody plant without consulting? No skill is required, but steadiness is. If you enjoy them, chances are that his books will soon be a part of your library.It...

Local flower shows are smaller and have fewer crowds than the big regional shows. True, it's more expensive than the recycled materials used for winter sowing and definitely more trouble than the catalogs that come flooding in, unbidden.

We still have some cycads, palms and ‘regular plants' in pottery).Using 'normal' available pottery in unexpected ways sometimes is fun. The rest of these photos are of pots found at specialty succulent nurseries and cactus showsSpecialty pots and pottery...

Tomato salsa) 2 T. Puree, and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay and lemongrass. While soup is cooking, use a fork to carefully mix crabmeat-garnish ingredients. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients Soup 6 small parsnips, peeled 6 medium carrots, peeled...

The nymphs can be recognized by their pale yellow color while the winged adults will be light to dark brown. Pull the leaves apart and check under the leaf folds as well as near the base of the bulb.

We can pick them, fresh and dewy, straight from the source. That allows us to sneer at the tired and tinted appearance of the blooms we pass at the supermarket. The carnations didn't show any signs of decline until about a week later.When I went to throw...

Too much calendula care can result in stunted or slow growth of calendula plants. As the calendula prefers cool temperatures, flowers last longer in filtered sun or shady areas., this plant can bloom from spring through fall and beyond.

Sepals are borne on waxy and attractive green foliage, which may be heart shaped, kidney shaped or rounded. They will survive drought conditions, but go dormant and lose their leaves.Seeds for propagation of the Caltha cowslip form near the end of the...

Color is not limited to leaves; look for varieties with colorful stems, berries, or seed pods. What shrubs, trees or ornamentals catch your eye in the yard? Now is the perfect time to plan how you'll change next year's vistas.