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What are you ‘allowed’ to use in CERTIFIED ORGANIC farming?

October 8, 2011 3 Comments

Image by suzettesuzette Question by barefootwanderin: What are you ‘allowed’ to use in CERTIFIED ORGANIC farming? What would the people who buy organic goods be surprised that farmers/producers can use on compost, the land, the crop? If you have good reason there are other non organic substances you can use in certified organic farming. What […]

Raised Bed Construction

October 7, 2011 15 Comments

www.container-gardening-for-you.com Learn all there is to know for building your raised bed garden.

How much does it cost to raise goats?

October 5, 2011 2 Comments

Image by JasonUnbound we’re visiting my sister’s farm. she raises goats & stuff, out in the sticks. Question by Laura: How much does it cost to raise goats? How much does it cost a year for you per goat? Food, vet, everything. I want to raise goats for milk (not meat) so I’ll probably have […]

I would like to start a small agriculture experiment on organic vegetables. Can you give me a suggestion?

October 5, 2011 7 Comments

Image by oceandesetoiles We stopped at the L.T. Organic Farm and Restaurant in Waukee, Iowa, on the way back from Colorado. The full story about the farm can be read on my blog. Question by Concerned citizen: I would like to start a small agriculture experiment on organic vegetables. Can you give me a suggestion? […]

Beekeeper

October 5, 2011 3 Comments

Delran Beekeeper Jenna Champion enjoys the flow of nature tending to her bees.

Allergic to bees- family member wants to start beekeeping?

October 4, 2011 5 Comments

Image by Salim Virji Beekeeping in Alphabet City Question by awesomeness: Allergic to bees- family member wants to start beekeeping? What if you are allergic to bees but a family member wants to start beekeeping and the person who is allergic has a fear of bees? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the […]

The Polytunnel Handbook Planning • Siting • Erecting • Maintaining

October 3, 2011 5 Comments

Authors: Andy Mckee & Mark Gatter give an insight to their new book The Polytunnel Handbook, available now from Green Books. (www.greenbooks.co.uk)

How to Grow Watermelon

October 2, 2011 25 Comments

Discover best practices for growing your own watermelon in this simple tutorial.

What are the two best methods of sustainable agriculture?

September 21, 2011 1 Comment

Image by Sterling College Summer Sustainable Agriculture Semester – Julia Shipley, Faculty wtih students. Question by Justin B: What are the two best methods of sustainable agriculture? How does each method work? Why is each method beneficial for both agriculture and the environment? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Where can I find an inexpensive generator for a windmill?

September 3, 2011 5 Comments

Image by ♥ MARIA ♥ Question by Dawn F: Where can I find an inexpensive generator for a windmill? My husband and I are considering putting a windmill in our yard to generate electricity, but don’t know where to find the generator to connect to the windmill. Where would we get one? We’re on a […]