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Composting With A PVC Worm Tube
“I was sitting out on the deck one day and noticed my neighbor, Erin, bringing food scraps to a long pipe in her backyard. I knew it had
How To Make Pine Pitch
“I try to collect pine resin deposits that happen naturally, usually caused by a fracture in a limb by a storm, lightning, or animals scratching on the bark.
Make Dandelion Wine, Jelly, Syrup & More
“Many of us perceive dandelions as weeds and we’re out digging them up as soon as they appear, while others are allowing them to grow and bloom and
Thrive Hive – Top Bar Bee Hive
“‘Thrive Hive’ provides a more simple and practical natural environment for beekeeping. Conceived by tom back, a student of Kingston university in London, UK, the design uses traditional
Create Hot Water From A Compost Wheelie Bin
“Daryl from Windsor in NSW came up with an innovative solution using two ordinary wheelie bins that are filled with compost and a wound central pipe arrangement to
Catch Bass Under Bridges With These Tips
“If you’re not sure where to cast for bass on any given lake, head for the nearest bridge. Most bridges provide bass with deep water, shade, bridge pilings
How To Refine Beeswax
“We extracted honey this past weekend… 309 lbs! Couple that with our earlier harvest and it brings us up to 576 lbs for the year, so far! We still
Gravity Fed, Safe Drinking Water Filter
“Water, there is not enough I can say about how important water is. Most all of us take it for granted and it usually gets put on the
How To Prune Basil To Have Enormous Plants
“One of the tastiest treats from the garden has to be fresh pesto. With this goal in mind I planted some basil in my garden a couple of
Growing & Making A Luffa Sponge
This year was a first for many things in the garden. Probably the most dramatic new addition was the luffa gourds. They got off to a bad start.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats For Urban Farming & Homesteading
“Nigerian dwarf goats grow to only 21 in. tall, about equal to a medium-size dog. “But they have giant udders,” says Novella Carpenter. She should know: she has
Growing Mushrooms In A Laundry Basket
This is a very COOL (and tidy) method of growing mushrooms… “Thought you might like to see a great way to grow mushrooms outdoors if you have a
Growing Vertical Lettuce
“My decision to grow lettuce vertically was based primarily on my adoption of a new, younger, dog. I really wanted to be able to harvest something from my
Growing Wheat In Your Backyard Garden
“In October of last year, I planted an heirloom wheat variety called Frassinetto. In this posting, I’ll let you know the results of this experiment as well as
How To Grow Peanuts
“The peanut is a warm-weather perennial vegetable that requires 120 to 130 frost-free days to reach harvest. Sow peanuts in the garden 3 to 4 weeks after the
Backyard Fish Farming
“Have you considered the benefits of backyard fish farming? Fish farming is a very old practice that can be fun, productive and rewarding. As many wild fish stocks
Making Your Own Organic Chicken Manure Compost
“Did you know chickens are great gardeners? Not only does their scratching aerate the soil, they also keep the weeds at bay and can clean up some of
How To Drill Your Own Water Well
“You can drill your own shallow water well using PVC and household water hoses. It is a cheap and effective way to dig your own shallow water well.
Health, Safety & Common Sense In Meat Curing & Processing
“Many of you are embarking on unfamiliar waters regarding the curing of meat. If you’re fearful or nervous, remember that humans have been curing meat for millennia, that
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