When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the [...]
Daffodils are great spring flowers. With a little water and some organic fertilizer they seem to just pop up year after year with very little effort. However, you can greatly add to their splendor by doing a few simple things. Plant Daffodils in the Fall In the Fall plant them about 6" deep in a [...]
“Humans have produced and consumed raw dairy products safely for thousands of years. The enzymes, beneficial bacteria, proteins and fatty acids found in raw grass-fed milk have been shown to provide a myriad of health benefits.” – Live in the Now “Thanks to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease control, we finally have [...]
Small farms in America used to be much more wide spread. The local food movement across the country has been bringing a demand back for the small farmer. According to the US EPA demographics, less than 1% claim farming as an occupation. Less than 1% of America feeds America. Supporting a smaller portion of this [...]
“Agricultural Research Service scientists are moving closer to developing an environmentally friendly bacteria-based biocontrol agent that offers long-lasting protection against caterpillars and other pests in a garden or cultivated field. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is now used to control gypsy moths, tent caterpillars, leaf rollers, canker worms, and other pests that attack garden plants, corn, and [...]
Worm castings are some of the best soil conditioners nature provides. In the farming world, composting with worms is called Vermiculture. Worms break down your organic matter into nutrient dense, fluffy, composted soil in a matter months. Save money, go organic, compost with worms! Listen to this clip from Australia on how simple it is [...]