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Winter is Temporary
(As was the imminent discovery that my car's driver's side door was frozen solid—it finally thawed Thursday morning, making for some interesting car entries in the early part of the week.) I begrudgingly scraped my car out of the ice and climbed in...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What is Homeopathy?
Based on research, Dr. Hahnemann concluded that any substance that causes a symptom in a healthy person or animal can, in teensy doses, cure the same symptom in a healthy one. Complementary therapies are things like herbs , Reiki, massage, chiropractic...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Is Winterberry Toxic?
Humans with severe, prolonged reactions to winterberry ingestion should be evaluated by medical professionals. Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), also known as winterholly, brightens winter landscape with brilliant berries.
California
Santa Monica
Dreaming is Planning
I'll be the first to admit it: I'm definitely a dreamer. It may not necessarily be a concrete one, but where else do ideas begin if not with thoughts and dreams? « More Farm Inspiration » Tags chicken keeping , chickens , dreams , farm inspiration ,...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Is Ashitaba?
Ashitaba was growing at one of the facilities, and he was quickly hooked. Growing a plant yourself will be the only way to get to try this out, as everything on the market right now is in pill or powder form.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Is That Bug What I Think It Is?
Assassin bugs are wonderful beneficial insects that consume a wide range of pest species in the garden and should be encouraged. At first glance, I thought I was looking at several immature assassin bug nymphs on the hunt.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Is Ground Frozen Solid: Determining If Soil Is Frozen
No matter how anxious you are to plant your garden, it's essential that you wait to dig until your soil is ready. Determining if the soil is frozen is paramount to your garden's success.Just walking across your soil or patting it with your hand will give...
Ohio
Willoughby
What Is Damping Off?
Other preventative measures include using well-drained soil and avoiding overcrowding of plants. Damping off is a term commonly used for indicating the sudden death of seedlings, often caused by soil-borne fungus stimulated to grow by nutrients from a...
Ohio
Willoughby
Is Your Compost Safe?
Farmer's Lung can usually be treated with antibiotics.Histoplasmosis is caused by fungus that grows in guano and bird droppings. They do this in order to reduce the amount of organic materials that is going to landfills.
California
El Segundo
Is Your Turkey Green?
That is because they are slower to develop, which gives them stronger bones and organs before developing muscle, just as our turkeys did 50+ years ago. There is a growing concern over our food supply, and gardeners everywhere are joining in the effort...
California
El Segundo
Laurel Is a Keeper
Let me explain.In 1994, my husband and I had the opportunity to open a small grocery store at his grandparents' former house after they died. Well, they aren't expensive, so that's not the reason; but our Romanian culture doesn't throw away anything which...
California
El Segundo
Is Lucky Bamboo Poisonous?
Three stalked plants are given for luck, five stalks are said to represent wishes of wealth and seven stalks are thought to bring and keep good health. Lucky bamboo is not, in fact, related to true bamboo plants.
California
Santa Monica
What Is Plant Diversity?
If an area has many species, the distance between specimens of the same species increases, and insects and diseases can't hop conveniently from one to the next, decimating an entire species.
California
Santa Monica
What Is Fallow Ground?
The farmer left the third field unplanted, or fallow, so that nutrients could increase in the soil. Instead of leaving a garden fallow an entire year, seasonal spring and fall crops are alternated.
California
Santa Monica
What Is Okoume Wood?
Solid lumber is used in furniture and joinery where it grows locally. Okoume is the wood of the Okoume tree (Aucoumea klaineana), a species native to west-central Africa, in particular Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo.
California
Santa Monica
She ... Is a He!
It sounds like a busy weekend ahead. (I'm reminded of a certain “Seinfeld” episode… Remember “little Jerry”?) Anyway, if you know anyone in western Pennsylvania who is in need of a nice, robust Rhode Island Red, please, please send them my way!...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pleasure is a Novelty
(By this point, it's doubtful that I'll ever come around to beets, fennel or especially coconuts.) I've come around to most of my disliked foods, and I've even developed a taste for olives and raw tomatoes, both of which were expressly banned from the...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Is Bougainvillea Deer Resistant?
It grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and warmer. If you have a deer problem and want to make sure your bougainvillea is left alone, consider planting it in a hanging basket and hanging it high enough so that deer can't...
California
Santa Monica
What Is Alkaline pH?
Although plants tolerate a small range of soil pH quite well, extremely acidic or alkaline soils need to be adjusted for good plant health.The easiest to understand definition of an acid or base is the Arrhenius definition (named after the Swedish chemist...
California
Santa Monica
Why Mulching Is Important
Not only will the flowering plants cover the soil surface, but they will also attract pollinators and repel pests. If you intend to use either of these materials in your garden, it will be wise to know their source.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Avast! Insulation is Complete!
The technicians insulated the entire house in less than four days, including clean up. Because I can't wait until Talk Like a Pirate Day, which only comes around once a year, I figured I'd jump at the chance now.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Which Chick Is Which?
If not, the reader probably doesn't have the breeds he thought. As time passed, it was clear she didn't have sex links because three of them were roosters. Compare Them To Photos Thousands of chick and chicken photos are available online for comparison.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What is Sugar Cane?
Harvesters (humans or machinery) chop down the stems and leave the roots to regrow for next season, collect the stems and load them onto a truck or rail wagon for transport to the processing facility.Sugar cane is mainly used to make sugar.
California
Santa Monica
Is Vinca Deer-Resistant?
From white to shocking pink, the varieties range in height from 1 to 1 1/2 feet tall. Other varieties include Jaio Scarlet Eye, Peppermint Cooler and the unusual Blue Pearl, which is an F-1 hybrid with light blue blooms.
California
Santa Monica
What Is Vegetable Ghee?
It has a buttery, nutty taste that is somewhat milder than that of traditional ghee. This product is sometimes known as vanaspati or clarified butter.Traditional ghee is a creamy spread produced by boiling butter until the liquids and solids have separated.
California
Santa Monica
What Is Deer Corn?
Not only is corn an important crop from the standpoint of human consumption, but it is extensively used to feed animals as well. These grain blocks provide a longer-lasting source of food for the deer.
California
Santa Monica
Is Agave a Cactus?
The United States Department of Agriculture says that agave plants are members of the century plant family Agavaceae, while the perennial varieties known as cactus belong to the Cactaceae family.The agave plant is not a cactus, though both cactus and...
California
Santa Monica