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Strength from Will
Take a look at comfrey, and tell me what do you see. Comfrey handles its power—whether you regard it as damaging or healing—with grace and dignity. It comes from an indomitable will.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Take Advantage of Free Compost
That being said, I have never heard of municipally produced compost harming a garden when used appropriately. I was surprised to find out that only two of us religiously shovel our own.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pioneer 500: Fun, Compact and Ready for Your Farm\'s Heavy Lifting
The main aspect that drew me into this model is the price point—an MSRP of $8,499. For those of you who are near that tipping point, you're in luck! This summer, Honda will release its Pioneer 500, a compact side-by-side that can handle your farm's...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Buyer\'s Guide To Small Farm Utility Vehicles
Snow Blade : An obvious improvement over a snow shovel, with less investment than a full-size snowplow. Gasoline is readily available, the engines are relatively easy to repair, not to mention quieter to run than a diesel.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The Numbers of Leaves
That means we reduce our leaf volume from 7,263 CY to 726.3 CY.167 full size truckloads (4.44 CY filled to the top of cab)I estimated the weight of 1 CY of our shredded leaves to be around 300 lbs, since they are gathered shortly after falling.
California
El Segundo
Can\'t Afford A Tractor? Use Your ATV/UTV To The Max
The weather is or has been ugly, so the use of a UTV with a top will be very much appreciated when the job is done. These off-road vehicles are not just for leisure, and many are built with the ranch hand or farmer in mind.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Too Close for Comfort
I really didn't need to intercede. But my horse is a smarty, and he no doubt knew this dopey rooster was not a threat, but just a mild annoyance. I once saw Milagro plant a firm kick on the face of a loose dog that got too close to his heels out on the...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Choosing Plants for Your Water Garden
Tropical and hardy water lilies project their striking flowers above the surface of the water throughout the growing season and come in various colors.Level 2 plants include all underwater oxygenators that are always submerged and do not need to grow...
California
El Segundo
14 Trailer Safety Tips
Make sure the emergency battery is charged. Confirm that the breakaway system is connected and secured. Use a snap hook or carabineer to prevent accidental opening. Carry a spare wheel-bearing set in case of premature failure on the road.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Growing Power Creates 150 Jobs
In a recent legislative move by the Milwaukee (Wis.) Common Council, Will Allen's nationally recognized urban farm, Growing Power, Inc., received $425,000 to […] “To do this program right, we will need three times this amount.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Recipe for CSA Success
Once a year, he prepares a farm fresh dinner for sulbscribers. Your favorite restaurant may be serving up more than farm fresh fare. “It's a very complementary relationship; it lets us give back to our guests and the farmers who grow our food.” Gillard,...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
A New Threat to North American Fruit: Spotted Wing Drosophila
For the home gardener these include Pyrethrins like Pyganic, Spinosad like Entrust or Success, and Malathion. SWD has in many ways caught this country off-guard and many states have issued emergency acceptance of insecticides that have shown the ability...
California
El Segundo
Tools of the Trade: Choosing a Hay Baler
The New Holland 66 put up 14”- x 18”-bales, whereas the company's larger New Holland 77 and competitors' models spit out a heavier, bulkier 16”- x 18”-bundle—and with its wheels removed, the 66 was only four feet tall, making it more economical...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Spotlight on the Paperbark Maple
(It kills me when people google a tree and say"no, no!, that tree can get 50 feet tall", yeah, maybe in 300 years in a perfect location) Last month I was delighted by a street planting happily growing and glowing under power lines in Portland, OR.
California
El Segundo
Spotlight on the River Birch,
From time to time, we'll publish an article penned by one of them and they welcome your questions and comments. As one would guess from the name, this tree can stand seriously wet feet.
California
El Segundo
Low-tech Leaf Mover
Simply rake the leaves into place, grab two corners and pull it to the leaf pile. Stockpiling the leaves, instead of simply raking up a pile and shredding them, means having to move them.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Seven Year Itch
It became large. We have three, and we began with not so much as a tree., but Handsome Man was leery regarding our compacted construction clay. It wouldn't run, then it wouldn't move the clay, then it wouldn't run again.
California
El Segundo
Turn A Piece Of Wood Into The World\'s Simplest Wagon
Fortunately, a simple piece of wood can save the day! By wrestling or rolling heavy objects onto a large, flat piece of wood, you can easily use your tractor to tow the wood around like a wagon, moving tree stumps and rocks without causing as much damage...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Making Do
I really didn't want to use the wheelbarrow, and it would mean a great many trips with my ATV loader. What I didn't have was a clear idea of how I was going to get the manure down the hill to my gardens.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Spotlight on Attracting and Feeding Wild Birds
Your garden will provide cover for birds while it is green and lush, but the best cover for birds in winter is from dense brush or coniferous plants. Sunflower hearts are great to try if you live in an apartment or some other area where shells are not...
California
El Segundo
Spotlight on Propagating Houseplants
Congratulations! You have propagated a plant.1. With a sharp knife or scissors, cut a section of a plant's stem right below what's called a node, which is where the leaf attaches to the stem.2. Strip away leaves in the bottom third of the cutting.3. Gently...
California
El Segundo
Use Your ATV/UTV for Hunting
Using your machine for ­hunting can be yet another way to really get the best bang for your buck—pun intended. These machines all have great four-wheel-drive systems, so if you should get into a little mud or on an off-camber embankment, you can usually...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Why I Can\'t Live Without My Red Wagon
Yet at the same time, the red wagon is small enough that it can be towed by a lawn mower and maneuvered into tight spaces where larger wagons (such as a hay wagon) could never go. The red wagon is pretty old at this point; maybe not 20 years old, but...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Essential Tools & Equipment for the Small Farm
Companies such as Sears (with its line of Craftsman tools) and Snap-On (available at many auto parts stores) make hand tools that will last for generations and that come with a lifetime warranty.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gardening With Compost: How Compost Helps Plants And Soil
Together, they create aggregates, or groups of loosely composed particles bound by compost and. Composting helps in the following ways:freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });The structure of the soil is in reference...
Ohio
Willoughby
Trailers: To Hitch or to Haul
Your state may have an exemption from CDL requirements—called a farm exemption—if you strictly trailer within 100 miles of home. To complicate matters, contents of the trailer are not covered under these policies.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Old Patio, New Patios
Well, actually, the work has begun on removing the old patio. The worst part is that after all that hauling and four pickup-truck loads, we only managed to remove about a third of the patio! Another friend is coming with her posse on Saturday, hopefully...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia