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In four years, more than 200,000 pounds of produce has provided more than 800,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to those who would otherwise be eating cheap, processed food or, worse, nothing at all.

Wood chips can be used in place of logs or branches, but these will result in a more homogenous huegel with a much faster nitrogen “burn rate” and without the same long-term soil fertility advantages of a huegel made from larger pieces of wood.

It's not even what I'm used to as a Yankee transplant, despite growing up in northeastern Ohio and going to college in Cleveland's Lake Erie Snowbelt. Spring will give way to summer, which will blossom into autumn and eventually return to winter.

« More Mondays with Martok » Tags homeopathic remedies , homeopathy , Mondays with Martok Suggested uses and dosages are printed on remedy labels, but those are only guidelines. Higher potencies sometimes trigger “aggravations,” when it seems like...

Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, the deciduous shrub drops its leaves in fall so the berries stand out against bare winter branches. Humans who ingest berries can suffer symptoms associated with caffeine poisoning.

I currently live in a second-floor apartment that doesn't get direct sunlight, so my chicken-keeping and gardening endeavors are on an indefinite hold, but that doesn't stop me from playing through scenarios in my mind where I wake up in the morning and...

Richo has extensive instructions on how to grow it on his website . He told me that he has always been drawn to the angelicas. It is reported to be a fast grower once it passes the seedling phase.

Lean On Your Cooperative Extension Most gardeners can easily ID adult insects that they encounter either through published insect guides, university resources, entomological websites or garden centers.

Of insecticidal soap to a gallon of water and submerge the foliage in this solution to further kill off insect pests.Place a potted ivy in a sunny south-facing window to allow the plant to grow more vigorously and produce larger leaves.

Several very warm days in a row may lead you to believe that the ground is ready to be worked. Test your soil first by walking on it or patting it in several locations. Digging in your garden too soon or in the wrong conditions results in two things:...

Damping off can be reduced by planting fungicide-treated seed directly into the garden. The otherwise healthy looking seedling will discolor or wilt suddenly, or simply collapse and die.Other signs of damping off include stunting, low vigor, or wilting.

I checked with several communities near me and have been told there is no testing done whatsoever for chemical residue, before the compost is distributed to residents.Do you know how much of this chemical residue would be absorbed by plants if the compost...

But is your turkey "green"? Gardeners are becoming increasingly diversified, and getting into more sustainable practices such as raising heirloom vegetables and saving seeds. One solution is to brine the turkey, which I am doing.

Well, they aren't expensive, so that's not the reason; but our Romanian culture doesn't throw away anything which can still be used. Now that I've reached the bottom of that box, I just bought a new, average-size bag with fresh dry laurel leaves, of only...

It is not native to Asia, and is closely related to the lily. 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.

Visit your local botanical garden for inspiration rather than the neighborhood nursery that likely offers what you see in your neighbors' yards. Conservationists agree that the more plant species in an ecosystem, the healthier and more robust it is, yet...

However, modern farmers and gardeners often turn to the wisdom in ancient farming practices. In the first field, a farmer sowed annual grains such as barley (Hordeum vulgare) or wheat (Triticum aestivum).

The lumber of this tree is known by many names, among them Acoume, Gaboon wood, Uume and Zouga. The grain is straight to slightly wavy and may be slightly interlocking. The sapwood is pale and grayish, clearly demarcated from the heartwood.

(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! On a totally different note, the...

I can only imagine the frustration I caused my poor mother. « More Farm Inspiration » Tags farm inspiration , food , Robert South quote , vegetables Maybe you'll even discover a brand-new appreciation for your agricultural endeavors, similar to my fostered...

Still, some plants are less attractive to deer than others. Fungal diseases, which are often caused by overly wet soil or letting water sit on the leaves of the plant, can also harm bougainvillea.

Some common garden plants and their tolerable pH ranges are: tomato (5.5-7.5); lettuce (6-7); cucumber (5.5-7); blueberry (4.5-5.5) and rose (5.5-7). A strong ammonia smell may emanate from the soil during this time, but that is normal.Low cost soil test...

It won't look the prettiest, so consider topping it with compost soil if aesthetics are a concern. If you intend to use either of these materials in your garden, it will be wise to know their source.

After spraying the walls, the foam is left to dry before the excess is sawed off flush with the wall studs, using a big saw that reminds me of an electric turkey-carving knife. In our zone-4 abode, the minimum recommended R-value is 25.

Is there any way of telling them apart?” If your chick order includes a handful of different breeds , learn as much about each of their physical characteristics as possible. Sometimes You'll Never Know If your chickens came from a feed store, the people...

Sugar cane is also used to prepare a host of industrial chemicals as well as hair-removing products, skin exfoliators and soap. In 2003, 289 million tons of sugar cane were produced in India alone.Sugar cane juice is needed to make sugar.

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. If you want to fertilize your plant or plants, use a granular or water-soluble fertilizer once each month,...