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Pasco - 4-Way Sillcock Key

4-Way Sillcock Key

Having the right tool to access restricted water
by jasonw
Monday, March 18, 2013, 4:46 PM

I came across this quick article on having a 4-Way Sillcock Key in your preps to be able to access secured and restricted water supplies.  In cases of emergency or those times when you have permission to access water from secure outlets but the person with the tool isn't available, this tool could be highly sought after. 

http://www.geek-prepper.com/2013/03/16/secret-weapon-to-access-restricted-water-2/

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Want a fabulous garden?

7 things to do right now to get ready for a great summer gar
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, March 15, 2013, 4:50 PM

A nice list of things to do now to get ready for big food production this summer. 

http://thesurvivalmom.com/2013/03/11/7-things-to-do-right-now-to-get-rea...

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http://www.rootsimple.com/2013/02/how-to-freeze-food-in-canning-jars/

How to Freeze Food in Canning Jars

Start getting ready for the garden harvest
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 5:57 PM

A quick run-down of how to freeze your garden harvest using canning jars.  Get the right type and pack them to the line for safe and easy food preservation.

http://www.rootsimple.com/2013/02/how-to-freeze-food-in-canning-jars/

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Guerilla Gardening

Bringing life back to South Central LA's food desert
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, March 11, 2013, 4:02 PM

An inspirational talk of how urban gardening and hard work are growing food and hope in the inner city.

http://www.treehugger.com/culture/guerilla-gardener-brings-life-back-south-central-las-food-desert.html

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http://wormcompostingfan.hubpages.com/hub/The-Basics-on-DIY-Worm-Compost...

The Basics on DIY Worm Compost Tea

Liquid feed for your entire garden
by Jason Wiskerchen
Thursday, March 7, 2013, 5:58 PM

Learn how to make this great natural fertilizer for your garden and plants.

http://wormcompostingfan.hubpages.com/hub/The-Basics-on-DIY-Worm-Compost-Tea » Read more

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Screen Capture: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ChsoSwIxcwM

Swarm Capture For Beginners

A "Backwards Beekeepers" TV episode
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 7:48 PM

Kirk Anderson of the "Backwards Beekeepers" shows you how to capture a swarm of feral bees.

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Winter Storm Saturn

More heavy snow and weather coming to the midwest and East C
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 1:19 PM

Winter Storm Saturn will leave a stripe of snow across the Midwest and could be an Eastern beast. Stay aware of weather conditions and evaluate your storm preparations accordingly. 

http://www.weather.com/article/winter-storm-saturn-east-midwest-west

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Screen Capture: http://www.triolife.com/english.html

Triolife Garden Tower

An interesting vertical garden planter
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, March 4, 2013, 2:16 PM

A unique shape and design for a vertical garden box / planter.  With a miter saw and the proper math, this design could make a great DIY project for those with limited space or visions of upward growing. 

http://www.triolife.com/english.html

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Photo credit: Jim Dunn

Build a Geodesic Dome Solar Greenhouse to Grow Your Own Food

Learn about this unique greenhouse design
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, March 1, 2013, 5:33 PM

A wonderful slideshow of the steps one family took to put in a Geodesic grow domes to grow their own food and build resiliency.

www.treehugger.com/green-food/build-a-geodesic-dome-solar-greenhouse-to-grow-your-own-food-slideshow.html

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oldworldgardenfarms.com

8 Great Tips For Finding FREE Compost Materials

Get a compost pile started today for great rewards in the fu
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 1:18 PM

A set of wonderful tips for getting free materials for your compost pile and organic matter for the garden.

http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2013/02/26/8-great-tips-for-finding-free-compost-materials/