Homestead Basics

Gardening Question of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

When gardening season comes, should I try to remove all the stones in my garden? (answer).

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Gardening Question of the Day for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 When is the best time to transplant camellias? (answer).From The...
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Gardening Question of the Day for Monday, February 8, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

What is the benefit of using red plastic mulch in my garden? (answer).

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Gardening Question of the Day for Monday, February 1, 2010 When is the best time to plant rosebushes? (answer).From The...
Gardening Question of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2010 When gardening season comes, should I try to remove all...
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Gardening Question of the Day for Sunday, February 7, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Which of the common vegetables to plant take the longest to germinate? (answer).

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Gardening Question of the Day for Saturday, February 6, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

What region of the United States is best for raising kiwifruit? Is the Alabama climate suitable? (answer).

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Project HOSS Gets A Bed!

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:30:01 +0000

If you have been following Project HOSS: The Ultimate Work Truck, you know that we are in serious need of a bed. I was down at the local wrecking yard to inquire about them taking the old bed once a new flatbed was purchased. The guy mentioned they had some used flatbeds laying around. I went out to take a look. Related posts:

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Gardening Question of the Day for Friday, February 5, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Is basil difficult to grow? (answer).

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Vehicle Supply Storage

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:29:10 +0000

Here at Homestead Basics we have a one year supply of food, six months of water, and a decent financial reserve. Today I was down at NAPA purchasing everything to do an oil change on our Project HOSS. I cant believe I never thought of this, but I don't have many supplies for vehicle maintenance. Remember that your food storage and other reserves are not just for if the world goes down in flames, but what if your job goes south? What if you get injured enough, you cant work full time? NAPA was running a sale on filters, so I purchased a case. I also purchased eight cases of oil. That is enough to change the oil every two months for each of my vehicles (My wife's suburban or HOSS). Related posts:

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Orange Peel Uses Around The Homestead

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:25:50 +0000

I love fruit. I really love Cuties during the winter months. I eat up to four a day. I have been throwing the orange peels into the compost bin all winter. I peeled one last week while driving around and left the peel on the floorboard and forgot to grab it as I got out. The next day, my truck smelled very pleasant, so that got me thinking about other uses for the peel. I hit the world wide web and came up with this: Related posts:

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Gardening Question of the Day for Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Have you heard of planting seeds in eggshells to start transplants? (answer).

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Breaking New Grounds Documentary Part 2

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:30:13 +0000

Part 2 of Walter Brock’s Documentary “Breaking New Grounds.” Breaking New Grounds is an economic development engine in Louisville, KY built on composting, urban farming, and sustainability principles. Related posts:Breaking New Grounds Documentary Part 1 Part 1 of Walter Brock’s Documentary “Breaking New Grounds.”...Vehicle Supply Storage Here at Homestead Basics we have a one year [...] Related posts:

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Breaking New Grounds Documentary Part 1

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:25:47 +0000

Part 1 of Walter Brock’s Documentary “Breaking New Grounds.” Breaking New Grounds is an economic development engine in Louisville, KY built on composting, urban farming, and sustainability principles. Related posts:Breaking New Grounds Documentary Part 2 Part 2 of Walter Brock’s Documentary “Breaking New Grounds.”...Vehicle Supply Storage Here at Homestead Basics we have a one year [...] Related posts:

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Journey into Silence

Aran Seaman — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:47:24 +0000

“Rather than fasting I was feasting, and the vast, bountiful desert was my food.” Related posts:

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GrainMaker- The Hand-Crafted Grain Mill

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:57:41 +0000

GrainMaker is based out of Montana and builds one of the best quality grain mills that I have ever had the privileged to use. Their mill is designed to make quick work of grinding grains of all types. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Gardening Question of the Day for Wednesday, February 3, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Do you know of a pet-safe means to prevent or reduce the fleas in my rather large yard? I tried nematodes on my lawn, but that didn't work. Daily yeast tablets and flea collars don't seem to repel them from my dog either. (answer).

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Flying the Earth flag in no-man’s land

Aran Seaman — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:03:33 +0000

Launched in May of 2009, the SusBus brings education, awareness raising activities, and sustainable living opportunities to both traditional venues like schools and festivals, but more importantly to places like sports-related events, concerts, conventions and other non-green events. Related posts:

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The Utlimate Work Truck-HOSS

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:47:29 +0000

I previously mentioned that we were taking on a new project. With Spring around the corner and recent move under our belts, we were in need for a new truck to handle all our needs. You can find our requirements here. So I have been on the lookout. One thing I really wanted to do was keep our vehicles near the same. My wife really loves her Suburban, so the chances of her changing were slim. So I decided to find a truck that was similar. I went searching on Craigslist and found exactly what I was looking for! Related posts:

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Self Reliance Expo-Kids Are FREE!

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:06:39 +0000

logoOn a previous post, I stated I would get back to everyone on this. Sorry for slow reply, but yes, Kids get in free!! This should help make this a great family oriented event. For those who didnt catch the previous announcement, the Self Reliance Expo will be held May 21-22 in SLC, UT. Related posts:

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Gardening Question of the Day for Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

When is the best time to transplant camellias? (answer).

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Redneck Valentine Reservations

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:13:14 +0000

Since today is the first day in February it is time to start thinking about your sweethearts. Its also time for a Redneck Funny since I haven't posted one up in a while. This should be a good reminder as well as a good laugh. I'm all about being frugal, but this may be a bit too far. Im sure my wife would agree!HAHA! Related posts:

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Solar power from Saharan sun could power Europe

Aran Seaman — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:54:37 +0000

Experts say only a fraction of the Sahara desert, probably the size of a small country, would need to be covered to produce enough clean electricity to supply the whole of Europe. Related posts:

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Food Storage How To: Preparing, Storing, and Cooking Deer Meat

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:27:14 +0000

www.emergencyfoodstoragepros.com Food storage: It’s important that you don’t forget to include meat in your food storage plans. The proper proportions of meat will give you the protein needed to carry out your daily routine. Freeze your meat, but rotate it out and eat it in stews, chili, or just steaks. Meat in your food storage [...] Related posts:

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Concerned About the Quality of Your Drinking Water? You Should Be

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:25:42 +0000

The Associated Press reported early October, 2009, that when Health Officials tested the quality of drinking water in public schools across the country, almost every school scored positive for the presence of heavy metals (lead), pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs, nitrates, bacteria and other toxins. Contaminated water supplies showed up in all 50 states, big cities and [...] Related posts:

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Gardening Question of the Day for Monday, February 1, 2010

The Old Farmer's Almanac — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

When is the best time to plant rosebushes? (answer).

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Container Gardening / Hyper Tufa - Backyard Farmer

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:36:20 +0000

Urban Trail Gardens owner Ron Harvey talks about a simple method to make your own lightweight containers. Produced by Backyard Farmer, Nebraska’s premier gardening program. Visit us at byf.unl.edu Related posts:10 Brilliant, Boxy and Sustainable Shipping Container Homes 10 Brilliant, Boxy and Sustainable Shipping Container Homes...Survival Gardening Part 1 peak oil, food storage, TSHTF [...] Related posts:

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Urban Survival

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:28:07 +0000

This video is NOT mine. It is a reload of another youtuber’s work. Original link is here: www.youtube.com Related posts:Urban Survival: A Growing Trend in America DISCLAIMER: This is a small clip of a Fox...BOB BAG - EDC - URBAN SURVIVAL 3 of 3 This video was created to showcase my BOB BAG/EDC/URBAN...BOB BAG [...] Related posts:

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