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Are rhode Island reds good for backyard chickens in central florida?

Image by Steven-L-Johnson White Rhode Island chickens Question by Billy Jack: Are rhode Island reds good for backyard chickens in central florida? Am planning to get at least two hens for the back yard…and maybe one rooster…thoughts? I have never raised chickens but have been around a lot of animals most of my life….just figured […]

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Video 5 Home Canning Whole Meals; Chili and Stew and Meat Sauces

You will learn how to make and home can whole meals; chili, stew and meat sauces, in this fifth video of the series. The video podcasts are to be used with detailed instructions and recipes on CanningUSA.COM If I Can, You Can! video podcasts are ten to twelve minute instructions for each canning method. The […]

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Composting at Home: Two Easy Methods

Enviromom.com founders show two easy how-to composting methods and discuss environmental benefits of keeping food waste out of landfills. Learn more at www.enviromom.com

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Home Composting – It’s Second Nature! – Part I

Sponsored by the CCCSWA & City of San Ramon

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What is the future of agriculture: organic food, or genetically engineered food?

Image by dolanh We decided to try community supported agriculture. So far we’ve used up most of the box, and it’s been quite good. Luckily they give you recipes to help figure out what to do with veggies like dandelion greens. Question by Infinity: What is the future of agriculture: organic food, or genetically engineered […]

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Mini worm farm advice and help?

Image by federico_piccin Locomotiv Club_Bologna Question by TravelingGal: Mini worm farm advice and help? We want to make a very small worm farm. However, can;t seem to find information as far as how often we need to change the dirt and how many square foot as not to exceed. And, how fast do they multiply? […]

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What is the best type of greenhouse to put an annual aquaponics facility in?

Image by ceresgreentech Stephen Mushin, the aquaponics system designer, with Dr Wilson Lennard (right) and a volunteer (left). Photo: BOJUN CHISWELL Question by this is n ot good: What is the best type of greenhouse to put an annual aquaponics facility in? What do you think? Answer below!

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vegetable garden?

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vegetable garden?

Image by gardener41 Full view of vegetable garden. Question by chanchossweatpants: vegetable garden? i’m planning on planting a veggie garden this year. we r going to plant corn, ocra, peas, beans, tomatoes, and a couple of other plants we planted last year. but i want to plant common chives, onion-red-burgermaster (that’s what it said at […]

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Raising ducks?!?

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Raising ducks?!?

Image by ccharmon There are two ducks sitting right outside my door. Apparently they were babies born here last year and are likely back to lay eggs and raise their own baby ducks! Question by Julie: Raising ducks?!? I have two ducks. One is an Indian Runner, and one is a Blue Swedish, they are […]

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What additives can i put in a worm farm?

Image by federico_piccin Locomotiv Club_Bologna Question by stenchr: What additives can i put in a worm farm? I want to know what kind of additives i can put in a worm farm (that wont smell) like peat moss . i want stuff that will make the soil not stick to each other. Give your answer […]

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