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Cutting Tomato Horn Worm Damage

Jodi — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:50:02 +0000

Ever wake up one morning to this? One day your tomatoes are looking better than you’ve ever seen them and WHAMMO! Without warning, without notice, they are decimated overnight. The first clue, other than the obvious is little black “droppings” that look like mice turds on your tomato leaves. First course of action in the [...]

Going Green.Try These Ten Steps to a Better Garden and Backyard

Jodi — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:07:45 +0000

Going Green? Try These Ten Steps to a Better Garden and Backyard Going green is the newest trend worldwide with many people taking steps to reduce their environmental footprint and try to create sustainable practices as opposed to the wasteful living many of us are guilty of now. One of the best places to start [...]

How to Make Composting Simple as Dirt: My Top Tips

Jodi — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:15:59 +0000

Composting is really not a big deal. Anyone can do it, and everyone should do it. Allow me to break it down for you and give you suggestions on how to start your own compost pile and reap the benefits.

How do I prevent mice entering my chicken coop?

Jodi — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:45:18 +0000

By: Kerry Mundt I love backyard chickens but I’m definitely not a fan of mice and rats. Just because you have chickens in your backyard, doesn’t mean you also have to have mice or rats in your chicken coop. In most cases, it’s the spilt grain that attracts mice into the chicken coop. Once inside, [...]

7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food

Jodi — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:41:11 +0000

Not that being part of a trend is ever a good reason to start or learn something new, but if it helps you move forward by being part of the “in” crowd, then you really need to plant your own edible garden this year. That’s right, having your own vegetable garden is now trendy. In [...]

Baby Chicks Off the Lights

Jodi — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:18:34 +0000

Okay, the baby chicks are ‘weaned’ from the heating lamp! Yeah!! They are full of feathers, their necks have filled in from their ‘ugly duckling’ look, LOL. They are looking quite beautiful! It is going to rain this weekend. Now I can only hope they have the good sense to use their little ramp and [...]

The Magic of Leafy Greens

Jodi — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:56:27 +0000

How much of my food can I grow in a small garden area? This is the question I receive most frequently from residents interested in starting vegetable gardens. Like all things in life, the answer is: “it depends.” In this case, it depends on the size of the garden, the amount of sun, and what [...]

All About Photo voltaic Green Houses

Jodi — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:55:48 +0000

Greenhouses are available in a wide array of styles, sorts and materials. As we speak, people are turning into more environmentally pleasant, by investing extra in solar panels and energy. You will discover which you can minimize costs by investing in photo voltaic greenhouses. These generally is a worthwhile investment, since depend on a variety [...]

Make Eating Healthy Creative by Adding Fruits and Vegetables

Jodi — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:40:47 +0000

When it comes to a healthy diet, you absolutely must have some variety. Eating the same thing day in and day out is like torture for most, and it also works against the principles of a healthy diet as well.

Buying And Managing An Organic Farm Property

Jodi — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:35:21 +0000

Organic farming has been with us since farming began but it has taken on new meaning. The demand for organic farms has increased over the years so much that almost part of the country has them. Organic farms were the way farmers planted and looked after tier crops till fertilizer were discovered. Up to a [...]