agriculture

Has anyone had problems with mites? We had trouble with them last year, and ended up culling our flock. This year will have new birds and a new coop! We really want to avoid mites again. p.s. we used diatomaeceous (sp?) earth, but it was not ...

Discussion - peakoilwelder - Apr 14 2013 - 5:24pm - 2 comments - 0 attachments

I have purchased a lot of seeds, more than I will probably need, mininum package size for some crops are more than I can plant.  If you are in the Litchfield area, let me know and we can do a seed exchange. I also have raspberries that spread like ...

Discussion - treebeard - Apr 27 2013 - 7:40am - 3 comments - 0 attachments

Welcome.  This forum is to provide an anonomous place to meet like minded people.  Then take it offline if applicable.  An objective is to prepare yourself and your family in case of a currency collapse.  If you are into mathematics or statistics, then ...

Group - dolphinsrsmart - Mar 5 2013 - 6:45am - 0 comments

Doug and myself have been having a discussion about a gardening system I use called Weed The Soil Not  The Crop. It is described as a bioextensive gardening system. It was developed by Ann and Eric Nordell so they could run a 3 1/2 acre market ...

Discussion - threehhorse - Feb 26 2013 - 10:41pm - 0 comments - 0 attachments

I ran across Actively Aerated Compost Tea while studying Soil Food Webs, and was intrigued with the idea. Here's a video on it: Unfortunate l y, the process seems too industrialized, even for the ...

Discussion - Dave Barnett - Feb 18 2013 - 2:20pm - 7 comments - 0 attachments

    I have been a long time follower of the crash course/ peak prosperity website. I have been preparing for a different future for about five years now. I have been around horses all of my life and live close to the Amish community here in Ohio. So it ...

Discussion - threehhorse - Jan 30 2013 - 2:33pm - 16 comments - 0 attachments

With the planting season quickly approaching, what are some suggestions on types of fruits, vegetables and herbs do you recommend growing??  Which foods can be preserved best and keep for a longer amount of time??  I understand that this answer can vary ...

Discussion - BeccaLeigh - Jan 30 2013 - 11:35pm - 2 comments - 0 attachments

Here's a great and inspiring story about a small group of folks starting a new farm in Canada. The film has won numerous awards. Check out their website where you can watch clips, order the DVD or get more information. the movie looks ...

Discussion - wetmtnvalley - Oct 15 2012 - 6:05pm - 2 comments - 0 attachments

This is a discussion where those who have extra seeds will share with those who want to try a new crop in their kitchen garden. Anything from companion plantings to keep off bugs to beans to what have you? Post what you have extra of, or want, and ...

Discussion - Wendy S. Delmater - Oct 2 2012 - 4:09pm - 0 comments - 0 attachments

For those of you just getting into growing your own food, a tools discussion. This was sparked by my getting us genuine some wood-slat bushel baskets at half-price at Tractor Supply yesterday. They made our pear harvest easier, and no more using my ...

Discussion - Wendy S. Delmater - Sep 9 2012 - 9:00pm - 12 comments - 0 attachments