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As for immediate winter-weather comfort and relief, I'd recommend an extra pair of mittens as you do farm chores, a roaring fire when you come in from the cold and as much soup as your stomach can hold.

Higher potencies sometimes trigger “aggravations,” when it seems like the patient is getting worse instead of better. Send me your question! Please keep in mind that I receive a lot of questions, so I won't always be able to answer each one immediately.

Humans with severe, prolonged reactions to winterberry ingestion should be evaluated by medical professionals. Humans who ingest berries can suffer symptoms associated with caffeine poisoning.

So, instead of feeling guilty the next time you catch yourself in an agricultural daydream as you're tilling the garden or mucking out the livestock stalls, take Steinem's words to heart: you're merely planning for your ideal farm, and that dream lies...

Richo says he thinks that the name “tomorrow's leaf” actually refers to the fact that eating it means there is a good chance you'll be around tomorrow to enjoy another. Richo has extensive instructions on how to grow it on his website .

However, identifying immature insect nymphs can be a challenge for gardeners, as the nymphs of many pest and beneficial species share little to no resemblance with their adult forms.

Digging frozen soil is hard work and the minute you realize you are working way too hard just to turn up the soil is the time to put the shovel down and exercise some patience.There is never any sense in getting ahead of the natural sequence of events.

The roots of a diseased plant will appear brown or black with evidence of water soaking.Unfortunately, the conditions required for seed germination also create favorable environments for the growth of fungus, as both seeds and roots must be kept moist...

Concrete blocks are also often used to contain compost. They do this in order to reduce the amount of organic materials that is going to landfills. While you might maintain a chemical free property how about your neighbors?

"will be the honorary grand marshal of Disneyland's Thanksgiving Day Parade," the president declared.The American public was allowed to vote for the turkeys' names () on the White House web site.

Since the business didn't work, I closed the store and got myself a pantry full of groceries. And I must confess I didn't even think they had an expiration date. I always keep dry laurel leaves in a glass jar for spicing my winter meals: sauerkraut or...

This high-humidity houseplant can grow to heights of nearly five feet.Dracaena sanderiana is considered non-toxic to humans.The ASPCA's Poison Control Center lists lucky bamboo as a toxic substance to dogs and cats.Although Dracaena sanderiana is considered...

Almost every time a species has been wiped out in large numbers, it grew in exclusive stands, such as the American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata, U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8), largely eliminated by a host-specific...

Crop rotations and fallow ground may be seasonal as opposed to annual. However, modern farmers and gardeners often turn to the wisdom in ancient farming practices. In the second field, he planted an annual legume such as lentils (Lens culinaris) or peas...

Solid lumber is used in furniture and joinery where it grows locally. The grain is straight to slightly wavy and may be slightly interlocking. It is not suitable for steam bending.

I don't think I'm very convincing. I haven't picked our monster pumpkin yet but it is completely colored up now and will look lovely on our front porch. Other weekend chores will include reseeding some bare spots in the lawn, pulling out the plethora...

I bought a starfruit at the local food co-op, I tried sushi for the first time, and before I knew it, I was hooked. I think the same is true of agriculture and farming: Is there any feeling quite like the electric thrill of buying seeds of new vegetables...

Some are even bi-colored and have variegated foliage. 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 reach it.Keep your bougainvillea...

Hydroxide ions are left with one more electron than proton, giving rise to the negative charge. With respect to the chemical concept of pH, "alkaline" is another term for "basic." These two terms are interchangeable.

Before you plant your spring crops, prepare your garden soil with a healthy dose of mulch. Mulch Regulates Moisture: Because mulch will reduce evaporation, it helps maintain even moisture level, protecting soil organisms and plant roots from shock and...

The rolled fiberglass (the pink stuff found in many homes today) was an R15—well below the recommended minimum. (Check with your local utility company and the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energ y to see if your project qualifies.)...

Even though we already know what's inside the sturdy shipping box, opening the lid and revealing the tiny chirping lives inside is more exciting than opening any gift. When your spring chicks arrive from the hatchery, take these steps to identify them...

Sugar makers clean the juice with slaked lime, which settles the dirt and other particles suspended in the juice. The leaves are attached to the node. One folk remedy combines sugar cane juice with dry ginger to stop hiccups, another uses equal parts...

If you have a deer problem in your region, surround your vegetable garden and other plants deer eat with vinca and other plants that deer don't like. The carefree vinca provides color all summer in flowerpots and the garden.

However, neither of these items contains animal fat.Despite its resemblance to lard, vegetable ghee is cholesterol-free. It is also used as a spread on bread or vegetables.Both traditional ghee and vegetable ghee have a texture and appearance similar...

Although most people who feed deer mean well, some state wildlife agencies, such as Maine's, discourage the practice, citing many reasons why it's more harmful than beneficial. It is also an ingredient in grain blocks, which are compressed blends of seeds,...

Many agave leaves -- again, dependent on the species -- are edible, provided they are cooked. The United States Department of Agriculture says that agave plants are members of the century plant family Agavaceae, while the perennial varieties known as...