Best Pulling Truck

I love my farm truck. He didn't even want me to unload the sacks, and proceeded to thread and connect a new clutch cable. The whole incident made me lose less than a half hour's time.

How push-pull works is bythat deter and repel (push) insects away from important food crops andthat attract (pull) pests to different locations where they are trapped or preyed upon by beneficial insects.An example of this push-pull strategy for pest...

If you're pressured by what others may think if you leave a weed to grow, perhaps goldenrod is trying to tell you not to worry about things like that but to be true to your own beliefs.

Mom has taught some of us goats at the farm how to pull a wagon. Attach to the chest strap assembly using cinch knots. Using cinch knots, attach to the chest strap assembly at the top of the ring between the chest strap and connector strap No. 1.

Use them immediately if they begin to discolor or develop soft spots. Store in an open plastic bag if you don't have perforated bags.Store the bagged radishes in the vegetable crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

There are two big ones, more than 50 feet across and several dozen smaller ones. People from Tuscany would bring their bags of wheat up to this area in boats in order to have it milled.

While a plant's flowers are very beautiful, they are a rather fleeting beauty. After a flower has faded, it is not nearly as pretty as it once was.The question then becomes, “Should I pull the old flowers off the plant?” and, “Will removing the...

A melon picked before peak ripeness will ripen marginally after being removed from the vine. Brown paper bags are porous, allowing carbon dioxide to exit and oxygen to enter. A ripe melon has a waxy peel and a noticeable aroma, and the blossom-end yields...

So if you're farming without a farm truck, by all means, consider getting one. The only requirements in my mind are that the vehicle must be able to carry a large load in the back (so a truck or a large van is great) and it must be able to pull a trailer.

Special active-transport proteins use energy to move phosphorus, as well as nitrogen, sulfur and other trace minerals into plant cells. Fortunately, the mycorrhizal fungi produce acids and enzymes to dissolve it, providing plants with the necessary phosphorus.

The U.S. Senate recently passed an amendment to S.1813, the transportation or Highway Bill that would exempt farm trucks from the restrictions of commercially licensed truck drivers.

Dave Boyt Trailer hitches come in two basic designs: receiver and gooseneck. Gooseneck trailers are also more maneuverable when backing into tight places. On the downside, they are a little more difficult to hook up, especially to a pickup truck with...

Most landscapes do not have plastic weed block anymore, but you may come across it in old landscapes.Removing old landscape fabric is no easy task. As you can imagine, if it tears easily, it's not very effective against strong weeds that poke up through...

As always, wear gloves when working with any compost or manure products and wash well when you're done. While a certified organic farmer can't use this type of compost because the sources of the ingredients and the composting process are not tracked,...

Artichokes ( Cynara scolymus ) do best where temperatures are consistent year-round because the plants are susceptible to freezing. It is quite a beautiful plant. It's likely that the plant will completely die back to the ground, but its roots should...

Imagine only having to plant it once and then harvesting from it for the next 25 years. When processed sustainably, the nut hulls themselves can power a processing facility, producing practically no waste.

Thistle ( Cirsium arvense ) Tom Brandt/Flickr That's right! Canada thistle , aka creeping thistle, is actually very important to the health of your garden. If you have some growing on your property, it's worth growing a garden nearby.

Requirements vary from species to species and state to state, so check with your vet to know what IDs and papers your animals need. If you make your own truck-bed hauler, make it stout! And always add a roof—you'd be surprised how high we can jump when...

It's the first commercially available grafted tomato-potato variety that's actually considered to be successful. I can't wait to give it a try! Here's wishing you a successful and happy 2015—in the garden and in life! « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags...

The last half dozen heads are huddled in a corner behind the cherry tomatoes and aren't getting any direct sun now, which is okay, because they'll remain crunchy slightly longer in the shade, but the long day lengths push them to seed, so their days are...

Goats and sheep are smart! Then she rakes it up while muttering about “expensive, perfectly clean hay,” and she gives it to the horses, who scarf it down. Dad gets mad when we goats and sheep pull hay out of conventional feeders, then fling it around,...

Enjoy homegrown root crops—pulled fresh from the soil—throughout the cold-weather months with these tips on overwintering root vegetables in the ground. Fill in the area at the center of the bales with a dense layer of shredded leaves or straw, completely...

Let's explore some of the pros and cons. While this list is not exhaustive, perhaps my thoughts can help point out some strengths and weaknesses of these carts, helping you to determine whether one will serve your needs.

I've also lugged my tender container plantings into the garage or house. We got our first hard frost late last week so I've been busy pulling out the spent tomato and pepper plants and tossing them onto the compost pile.

Maybe a little garlic. Snap them off with your fingers, never use a knife. They can be blanched and frozen for a mid winter treat, or pickled. It is one of more than 20 species that was included in the diets of early North American Indians.

Consider spraying off any pavers and redefining your garden paths. Add a few decorative touches to the garden by planting some flowering plants along the exterior or in strategically placed decorative planters.

I hope that your reflections are filled with warmth and happiness and that your season is and always will be bright. Think of the people and events that have brought you to this point and commit them to memory.