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Last year I had a terrible battle with fela beetles. It is now spring and many of you will begin to plant outside. I have written an article on how I vanquished my foe last year. It includes preventative measures that many of you may wish to employ...

Last year we ended up with 3 roosters after buying chicks. 2 of them were obnoxious so ...off with their heads! We kept the little Brahma because he was cute a quiet. But gradually he has grown to think he is "all that." I was spending my time in the pen, never turning my back, and frequently...

Our Rhody (Rhododendron) recently has begun crisping the edges of the leaves and a white fungus has appeared around the flower buds. It has spread to another nearby bed fellow. Anyone know what fungicide to use. We needn't be organic in that part of the yard as we are far enough from the field.

We do not have an extra freezer yet. I know it seems silly, but it's just been further down the list. SO I am getting ready to start looking for one. Please tell me what you like and don't like about your extra freezer? Please include brand and models if you can. Thanks! Upright or chest...

Can you guess what I am?

So I don't normally post things like this, but it's so cute! If you need a pick me up just watch a minute or two of this! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200199945835353&set=vb.1653205528&type=2&theater It is Facebook so you'll have to log in. Couldn't find the original.

Last year I harvested a lot of seeds. I paid an arm and a leg for certain seeds so I made sure to save seed. I now know why they were so expensive; what a pain! But you can reap my efforts. I have: Larkspur Strawflower (these were really a pain!) Genovese basil Red Russian Kale (not so...

Curious as to where everyone is getting their chicks? How much is shipping? Which do you like the best and why? I heard talk about it on here, but I thought a concise thread might be nice!

So Buckwheat is my latest thing. I've written an article on my blog about it nutritionally. I have a great recipe coming out Friday that I love, but I need MORE! I would love to hear what all of you do with buckwheat? Has anyone grown and harvested it?

SO I put in my Orchard last year. We took tons of pictures and wrote this how-to article for anyone looking for the steps drawn out. Please feel free to let me know of anything that any of your see missing. We put in 100 trees after agonizing about doing it for some time. It has been a...

Last year I thought I would try my hand at fermented pickles. The "real deal" as my book put it. It was a disaster. I have never made anything so disgusting! Every other day I skimmed the "scum" that looked a lot like maggots. It smelled pretty good, but after 3 weeks of hard work--:hit...

So I want to grow a bunch of stevia this year for working with. Anyone have growing tips and processing tips? I'm going to keep some dry just for teas, but I would like to get it so I can use it in baking and my raw food. Let the knowledge flow! ;)

So I looked up in the cupboard and saw all this jam I had made last year. I don't know what I was thinking! We really don't eat it so much of it. So I've been getting creative: dehydrated jelly treats, meat baked with jelly, and homemade yogurt with jelly mixed in is fine. I posted another...

So I haven't been here i a while. I hope to be here a bit more as we are now in winter which allows more time. This being said, I am posting a link to my blog that gives a little update on where the heck I've been. Prayers appreciated...

I have missed all of you. Thanks to Marshal who sent me a little note saying I was missed! :love This year's farming was miserable. I have an update on our pitfalls and minor successes on my blog if you are interested. http://heronsnestfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/farming-2012.html I have...

I want to can green beans for the year. I know I need to get a pressure canner. So can I get your recipe for these. I want them as plain as possible so I can use them in everything. Please be specific about timing. Thanks! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D...

I have a ton of these beauties and I want to can them. Can y'all post some recipes for canning and for table?

So someone told me to wisk egg whites in water and spray around the field. Should I put it ON the plants? Any thoughts on homemade repellents? What else are you using to deter these beasties?

OK, so that sounds sooo mean, but hey! These deer are trying to kill my newly planted orchard and have just about killed the strawberries--all 400 we planted! So I put up deer fencing. It looks so neat and clean up in the field. I am wondering about the viability of deer fencing>? Any thoughts?