Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Although plants express these infections differently from humans, some gardeners worry about plant disease transmission to humans — after all, we can get viruses and bacteria, too, right?Although it would seem like a no brainer to assume that plant...

Tin Toy That Pecks Squeeze the handle of this Pecking Roosters Classic Tin Toy and two roosters take turns pecking into the white bowl. $24.95 at Sierra Sage This story originally appeared in the Januray/February 2018 issue of Chickens magazine.

In essence, it was a rusty metal bowl attached to a pipe about 2 ½ feet long. Hence, their current location on top of an out-of-the-way rock pile, where they have remained in the open, free from the burying effects of grass and leaves for several decades.

The size of the water reservoir varies along with the size of the planter, but it will provide the plant with anywhere from a few ounces to a few gallons of water on demand. Try a self-watering container.

Remember the seed thing? So much for intentions.My little passionflower vines soon moved beyond the confines of the obelisk and the vision of hundreds of miles of vines was becoming a reality.

Most tractors come with a standard rear-mounted PTO, but midpoint PTOs are also available on some models. Power Take-off (PTO) This spinning drive shaft allows implements, such as a mower, loader or backhoe, to pull energy from the engine to run.

Many a photographer - including the writer - has spent time setting up the perfect shot, only to discover the camera has no power or no film.The purpose of the photograph is the foremost consideration when planning your shot.

Or is this her way of helping with the chores? Share your story in the comments below. James the chicken is not about to let an opportunity to be carted around the room pass by. Tags chicken rides Roomba

After spending hours on the Internet exploring tools and options, I found the final link in my chain of decisions: Concord Equipment offers the Groundhog, a hydraulic loader for ATVs. Most ATV loaders rely on a winch for limited vertical lift, but the...

When it comes to getting a tractor, you want to take a closer look at the moving parts. One of the most useful is the three-point hitch, which includes a hydraulic lift for raising and lowering attached equipment; simple drawbar hitches are also common,...

The farmers' solution? That was until I did research for this article. Free-range eggs are available round the clock from a streetside machine. I have seen vending machines with the typical waters and sodas and snacks, vending machines that sold feminine...

This disease is widespread in raspberry plantings, but mainly affects black raspberry varieties. It is an incurable disease that causes visual damage to fruits, but doesn't necessarily kill plants, although many gardeners will see reduced production due...

If using fluorescent, use a warm wavelength to mimic sunlight. Supplemental light should be added in the morning hours, before dawn. New chicks can be started each spring so that they begin laying in fall when last year's birds start their first molt.

In a study using shock collars and collars which automatically sprayed the dog with citronella when noise was detected, citronella was more effective. Rubbing citronella oil or crushed leaves on the hair or on the fur of a pet can help reduce the chance...

The body of an Ecklund Drive Through Gate is covered with rubber, so it's soft to bump, and its patented Wind Gust Damper locks the gate shut quickly once the vehicle passes through.

Some of the more common herbs grown in a greenhouse include:are also ideal for greenhouse growing, and because mint is such an invasive plant, it should almost always be planted in a container.

Sunlight dissipates at the end of the day, sending plants into important night cycles. Cool white fluorescent lights provide a high proportion of blue light.Fluorescent lights used specifically for growing plants are available and attempt to reproduce...

With plastic waterers, if a part breaks or a puppy chews on it, you can often replace just that piece. Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds Unlimited sells a plastic platform to lift feeders or waterers off the floor, which can help minimize the debris problem,...

Higher numbers mean more power, which translates to more tasks that the tractor can handle. The ROPS can be installed in the cab of the tractor if it has one, or it might be a steel bar that curves above the driver's seat on a tractor without a cab.

This harmful pest, native to the Southeastern United States and Mexico, is a type of largethat feeds on fluids in tissues of various plants. What is a glassy winged sharpshooter? However, the substance must come in contact with the pests in order to be...

Now, if you're like me, you might be wondering if a vehicle this small is good for anything but a trail ride. With 1,000 pound towing capacity; large-capacity cargo bed; and more than 46 accessories, including a winch, plow blade and cargo tray, it can...

One caveat: Such barrels can help keep temperatures just above freezing for growing things such as greens, but they can't keep it warm enough for overwintering tropical plants such as bananas or orchids without supplemental heaters.

The staff at Wired magazine relates all of this to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act , which is something that I don't fully understand. Apparently, when you purchase a tractor , you purchase the equipment, but you just lease the software that runs...

Since it is so peculiar, it even has its own common name, similar to the Tomato Hornworm.The common name is quite descriptive and fits it well and the little Camouflaged Looper has the distinction of being one of the very few creatures to employ a tool...

“The students incorporated a simple calculator developed by The Nature Conservancy and a more comprehensive calculator from the Berkeley Institute of the Environment at the University of California so visitors [to the website] can actually calculate...

Crayton Guhlke, one of the founders, told me the small, pull-type combines (pictured right) produced cleaner grain than many of today's self-propelled combines. An event that really stands out for me was one of those things that never happens traveling...

If you use wood, treat the wood with latex-based paints or other similar products. This light, mobile coop lets chickens spend days roaming fenced areas and nights secured inside. Roosting bars should be approximately 20 inches off the ground for hens...