Poulan Pro Snowblower Review

Consult the label on the container of Roundup Pro you purchased. The product is commonly used to kill and prevent the regrowth of weeds and plants in hard to reach areas such as along fence lines and between sidewalk cracks.

Preserving Food in Alcohol Alcohol is a fermented product. Blanching vegetables (boiling them for a short time, then plunging them in icy water to stop the cooking process) or sugaring fruits preserves their color and texture.

A few months later, I made another worm bin out of a 5-gallon plastic bucket for a different variety of worms. Then we discovered vermicomposting. I also used it as an opportunity to teach her about the life cycle of worms.

Before you start farming, prepare yourself mentally for a long slog to profitability, ensure you have another source of income to invest in getting the farm business to full speed, and learn about those key factors affecting profitability of your enterprises.”...

Before you embark on your next farmers market outing, take a quick peek at these five tips to help you get off on the right foot and help you get more bang for your buck. This preview gives you an opportunity to narrow down your options before you start...

“No capital needed, just good recipes, enthusiasm and commitment, plus enough know-how to turn ingredients into sought-after treats for your local community. The book is not all pep talk without substance, though: Kivirist and Ivanko dig deep into the...

Expect to pay around $30. Let's take a look at some of the tools and machines you might want in your winter arsenal, how you'll use them and what they're likely to cost. Also, your ATV might need a pre-­installed winch to attach to the blower.

When the vines dry up in late summer, cut the stems and gather the fruit. According to the recipes I'm finding, butternut flavor blends well with apple, onion, cinnamon or nutmeg. The versatility and great nutrition of butternut guarantee that we'll use...

The dog didn't make an appearance, but the heifer took herself back to the fence she had stepped over and put herself in. Once the snow starts, they are in for the duration, waited on head and hoof.

Bats, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The enormous success of National Pollinator Week 2007, lead to the U.S. Senate (S.Res. 580) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declaring the 2008 celebration, according to the Pollinator Partnership.

On the other hand, if your snowfalls tend to be heavy, wet and deep, you're going to need a lot more power to get the job done. What Kind of Snow Will You Be Plowing? But plowing snow with these machines isn't quite as simple as attaching a plow and heading...

Currently, the most recognized GMO-labeling program is Non-GMO Project Verified , a third-party verification and labeling program for non-GMO food and products. The “ USDA Processed Verified ” program, operating under the USDA's Agricultural Marketing...

In other states, it's up to state and federal officials to police organic claims—individuals don't have that right. You might have even been burned by a fellow farmer in your community who was passing off his food as “organic” when he was not using...

There's also the super-weed conundrum —herbicide-resistant weeds that have bred themselves through survival of the fittest—that has GM-crop farmers beside themselves and chemical companies developing more-toxic concoctions that combine herbicides...

The thing that makes this law interesting is that it bans the sale of the food, not the specific animal-keeping practice. The size of farm animal cages will be examined for any producers wanting to sell inside the state of Massachusetts.

Like all of the Mighty Mules, it comes with a detailed manual and video that makes installation a breeze. This revolutionary system utilizes an integrated mounting post and power activator that delivers rotational movement of the mounting post itself.

CON: Bats Transmit Rabies Bats are known to carry rabies, though this viral infection can be combatted with prompt medical attention and only kills two people per year in the United States.

You'll learn to choose the right variety and plant at the right density to cover the ground and keep weed seeds from germinating. According to the Conservation Technology Information Center , no-till saves an average of 3½ gallons of fuel and $5 worth...

SnoBoss Reversible for tight steps and stairs, the True Temper SnoBoss can be used as a snow pusher or a shovel and is ergonomic for minimal back strain. Granberg International 2. DR Power Equipment Brush Mower DR Power Equipment's PRO-26 Field and Brush...

In late May, as I was harvesting pounds of lovely daikon radishes, I looked around farmers markets in both Kentucky and Baltimore and was surprised to see a variety of little red radishes, but no daikon.

Learning when to harvest eggplants may require cutting into the fruit to check the color of the flesh and the size of the seeds. Leaving the eggplant harvest too long causes bitter eggplant with a tough skin and large seeds.

We now have room at our home for animal additions, though we don't eat much meat or eggs. I now have the space where I could raise bees, chickens, rabbits or even a goat if I wished.

Years ago, while a young farmer, I took a class in electrical wiring. Years later, I wired the unfinished portion of a house we had bought. The professional has the tools and craft to quickly do a superior job.

If you're purchasing a garden tractor, look for features that will make it fun and easy to work from sunup to sundown, such as those included in John Deere's new X700 Signature Series, which features nonslip foot pads designed to decrease vibration stress,...

I continue to say that I am not fully anti-GM/anti-biotech, rather I am not OK with the effects that the production of some of these crops and foods have on human and environmental health.

You also canin spots with dips that collect moisture. Controlling sedge weeds can be a challenge to many gardeners.The first step is identification, as many types of sedge weed control are specific and there are more than 12 varieties of problem sedge.

If you don't see the problem immediately, a little trial and error is in order. Let's take a look at the plant's requirements.Brunfelsia grows only in the southernmost parts of the U.S., where it is rated for Department of Agriculture plant hardiness...