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One of our favorite uses is to spread it on fresh baked cornbread or corn muffins. Don't worry about skimming off any foam that may form.Put on the 2-piece lids and process as USDA recommends for your altitude.

Soil scientists noticed the dark soil was fertile where identical soil adjacent to it was poor at best. What is it, and what is it good for? Biochar is basically charcoal, the natural kind made from charring wood or other biomass by driving off the moisture...

Keep areas with tender greens fenced off until the plants are tall enough to withstand a passing duck. But that doesn't mean you won't find yourself spending your time near the ducks.

Step 1 Remove all doors, drawers and hardware, and set up a sanding/painting station in your shop, garage or barn. It was costly, but absolutely worth the price, as it was easy to work with.

“Once Growing Cities is completed, we'll be doing a promotional and educational tour across the country to spread the message as widely as possible. In early May, the filmmakers packed their bags and headed to their first major stop: Los Angeles, Calif.

Any final words of wisdom? After your maximum time, strain and serve. I also recommend eating some of the grain as you ferment so you can use taste as an indicator. You can also start with fermenting treat seeds, like I mentioned earlier, to learn the...

Make some from dried gourds and other plants for a one of a kind gift. Add a pretty ribbon to the jar and your gift is ready to go!For a luxurious gift that all gardeners would love, try making lotion bars.

The Egyptians thought so highly of leeks that they were an accepted trade and barter item in commerce.They are just now coming in vogue in the US and are mostly used in soups. They are best grown when temperatures are between 55 and 75 degrees F.Leeks...

Polyscias species have been known to cause abut it seems rare. False aralia has lacey, dark green, sometimes nearly black leaves. According to thisfrom the Missouri Botanical Garden, the dinnerplate aralia is not safe to have around pets and children.

Since its inception in 2007, the program has harvested thousands of pounds of unwanted produce from Oakland neighborhoods. Urban Youth Harvest: Kids on bikes are pedaling through neighborhoods in Oakland, Calif., in search of unwanted produce.

A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.

Go No-Till The first step to successful fungal colonization of the soil is to refrain from tilling whereever and whenever possible, using top-dressings of mulch as a weed-barrier instead of disruption of the soil-life web.

Then make a loop about 8" or so down, and bring the second end back up next to the first. This can be accomplished in a couple of ways. Cross the left side to the front of the carrier cords and under the right side, and the right side behind and through...

Medicinally, fenugreek has a history that extends back to the ancient world. Sunflower petals and seeds will need to be dried for sale. It's one of our finest soil re-mediators, but it, too, is dependent on particular soil conditions.

Leaves are a medium green (possibly with white stripe) and roots are white or orange. I should describe lucky bamboo for the two or three of you who have never seen it. If picking out the stems in person, choose only pieces that look healthy and that...

“It is not far-fetched to start thinking of how one could harness those bacteria for a therapeutic intervention,” Harvard Medical School immunologist Dr. Talal Chatila said in the NYT article.

Multicolored lights added some needed brightness to the dark brown tree. A garden angel added just the right touch to the top of the tree.Special ornaments that I make each year are packets of seeds collected from my garden.

Moisture is a contaminant that builds in the motor whether it is used or not, sometimes more so when the tractor spends a lot of time sitting in a barn. Spin-on filters are usually exposed on the motor and thread on and off as one contained unit.

The operative word here is Clean.When your pot is completely clean and dry, choose a temperate, well-ventilated area to transform your container. As many gardeners do, I have a growing collection of less than beautiful plastic flowerpots.

Run-off from chemically treated lawns finds its way into sewer systems and then into water ways, causing pollution and killing many aquatic animals. Allowing some of these common weeds to grow in your garden, encourages butterflies to lay their eggs in...

Suddenly I remembered buckwheat pancakes were made from buckwheat flour, and with that thought, I finally knew what my cozies were made from.By the time I had read just that much, I realized I was no longer shivering.

Portable and versatile, my phone is now my number one management tool, in the garden as in the rest of my daily life. I'm tempted by one that would help me take notes about my own plants over time.

I also like the fact that it works. I mix it approximately 1 teaspoon to 1 quart of warm water withdish soap. I appreciate the fact that I can use it in the house without fearing for the safety of my critters.

Safe Feeding Despite its many benefits, take care in feeding turmeric to your farm's poultry. Make a paste by whisking the turmeric into some warmed coconut oil. If they aren't keen on the paste, you can also mix some of it into a pan of warm oatmeal...

One day when the bottle feeder needed refilling, I cleaned it but didn't put it back out. My reading suggested placing multiple feeders out of sight of one another. Logic, schmogic, I wanted to be able to see them!The fuchsia did its job.

Photo on left by kakiana, and right by troisBut even the poisonous snakes have their effect on wild rodent populations and should not be maligned just because they are poisonous.Without these snakes we would overrun with rats and gophers.But I do think...

The wood is heavy, but that helps keep sparks and smoke at enjoyable minimums. The slight, pleasant fragrance adds a nice touch to the burn as well.In the all-important heat department, hackberry won't leave you lacking.