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My Waterfall and My Truck
One of the things I'm excited about with the new studio is that it has a garage up front that I can use to work on my Vespa. The creek below our home has a great waterfall a few hundred feet down the road.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Why Every Hobby Farmer Needs a Farm Truck
Well, it probably depends on who you ask—the definition is a bit vague, though in my home state of Wisconsin, it's possible to officially register vehicles as farm trucks for a reduced fee, though restrictions on the vehicles' usage will then apply.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Highway Bill\'s Farm-truck Exemption Awaits House Approval
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.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Let It Tow: Choose the Correct Vehicle for Towing Your Loads
Shutterstock Transmission Manual transmissions have long been favored for pickup trucks and 4-by-4s with the tough, macho image of a truck ready to take on the roughest trail. Connecting the trailer to a receiver hitch is quick and easy and, depending...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Local CSAs
Find a CSA near you! This partnership between farms and the community supports the livelihood of local farmers. Let us know! Avariett Branch Farm 2796 Old Sylacauga Hwy. 4th St. Brooklyn, NY kwtcsa@gmail.com Arrangements:Pickup at Windsor Terrace Community...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Traveling with Livestock
If they're really tame and you're sure they won't panic, haul them loose but with a dog-type barrier screen in place to keep them out of the front seat. Goats that live with sheep must be tagged or tattooed.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fiddleheads!!!
All ferns go through a "fiddlehead" stage in early spring, but not all ferns are considered edible. Your best bet is to do a little recon in the summer. Fiddleheads should never be eaten raw, too many uncooked can cause a stomach ache.
California
El Segundo
The Numbers of Leaves
When I say we have tons of leaves in our yard, I'm not exaggerating. The neighbors strongly suggested we not leave them on the ground, or put them on the garden, because they would kill or smother everything!I won't go into detail about the numerous methods...
California
El Segundo
Old Patio, New Patios
He declined so I just started asking around. We have a long way to go on the project, but just having it underway feels great! Here's to new beginnings! « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags Jessica Walliser , patio , patios , pavers
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Little did I know thatit was one of the oldest, most common desserts ever to grace anybody's table. If you use a fruit in your bread, or prefer fruit in the sauce, then add with butter and flavoring.Quite often I prefer pear sauce, it is a gentle sauce,...
California
El Segundo
A Moveable Feast - Urban Farm Online
The mobile market makes eight stops per week, throwing open its doors to offer veggies, fruit, meat, milk and eggs at schools, parks, low-income housing sites and wellness centers throughout Washington D.C. and Virginia.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The tete-a-tete daffodil - enjoy it twice, once in a pot and forever in your garden!
It was supposed to be for the whole family, but none of us noticed whether it was getting watered or not, and eventually ... Frustrated gardeners have long forced bulbs into flowering early, tricking bulbs into thinking it was spring after a period of...
California
El Segundo
Recipe for CSA Success
“As far as our guests go, I guess it might help keep us on their brains a little more if they are dropping by the restaurant every week to pick up their CSA boxes.” Jodi Helmer is the author of The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Essential Tools & Equipment for the Small Farm
You use it to pound the post into the ground. Plan to purchase a fence-post driver. These trucks are essential for hauling various things, including building supplies, feed, firewood and sod.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Recycled Building Projects, How to build a deck for $150
Dont worry about getting them level with each other unless you are placing the beam directly on them. I spent $90 on deck screws, $40 on posts (for a future pergola) and about $20 in fuel, hauling materials.
California
El Segundo
Tools of the Trade: Choosing a Hay Baler
By John & Sue Weaver If you keep any sort of livestock, you probably feed baled hay. New Holland began marketing the wildly popular design in 1940. Whether it's cheaper to buy or bale your own depends on a slew of variables, including whether you have...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Water: The Fuel Frontier?
It's conceivable, but we're not there yet.” This article originally appeared in the January/February 2011 issue of Urban Farm. When the direct current battery is connected to two electrodes and a potential is applied, oxygen is generated at the anode...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fun Feature: Dave\'s Garden Road Trip!
Kathy Ann is the Queen of Car Packing. So many beautiful and well-cared for varieties to choose from!Shopping was a pleasure in this lovely garden center!How many plants will go in a Toyota Corolla??
California
El Segundo
Trailers: To Hitch or to Haul
There are some other safety features to look for as well: Check that latches and connecters are easy to operate. To a maximum 6,000 lbs. I spent all morning in the area of the auction yard where several dozen trailers were lined up.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Making Do
An hour of work with a fork had my truck bed filled, and I left Roger's yard, leaving behind an embarrassingly small hole in his pile of cow-power fertilizer. Sometimes making do isn't so bad.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Low-tech Leaf Mover
When the leaves are falling in 70- and 80-degree weather like they are this year, we have to store the leaves for a week or two or three. Stockpiling the leaves, instead of simply raking up a pile and shredding them, means having to move them.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6 Things To Know Before Processing Chickens
Your processor needs you, and you need them. The National Center for Appropriate Technology maintains a list of small-scale processors by state, and when you find one you like, treat them well.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Seven Year Itch
But I have a Seven Year Itch. At times Handsome Man commanded the tiller like a pro. Bags of mulch don't weigh what bags of compost do, and by then we were inspired by the vision of Year Two's project end.The result?
California
El Segundo
Farmers Markets Food, Fun and Family
They're up at 4 am checking the truck making sure they haven't forgotten anything. This scene is repeated across the country every Saturday morning.Melons, eggs, turnips and onions.
California
El Segundo
Scoring Grow Lights
Of course I did! And, I'm so very lucky to have a friend who is willing to share the good stuff. It takes up much less room (as is true for all types of vertical gardening ) and is way more attractive.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How do I Calculate Transport Costs?
As with the fluctuating prices of supply and demand, the total cost of transport can vary. Determine the amount of taxes (road and/or shipping taxes), cost of personnel or workers.Multiply the ground transportation number by the number of boxes to be...
California
Santa Monica
Weird Llama and Alpaca Behaviors
If that doesn't work, watch out! The angry lama horks up green, stinky cud from deep in its stomach. And because lamas nearly always travel lying down (lying down is known as “cushing” in lama lingo), they don't take up very much room.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia