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I garden for healthy food and food security... and because I Love it

I Love bamboo. It is unstoppable though. The first few years it just kind of establishes itself, after that.......you better really Love bamboo. It has thousands of uses. The birds Love it, makes beautiful sounds when the wind blows, is nearly impervious to anything once established and is...

Good days work. New roof and some ventilation in the front may be in order. Are you going to let these monsters run outside? Have you considered Fermented Feed? It is said it increases protein by ~12% and decreases odor immensely along with gut health. Go to BYC under meaties and...

Steve, Science is just an explanation of a natural occurring process. It will occur regardless, often in spite of science. Thanks for the welcome. All the knowledge is appreciated. henry (as I return your toast with Lemon Zinger)

Thanks Steve, I've heard this before and will limit my use as feed to the chickens. My main reason for growing it was as a chop and drop and compost, both pile and tea

Planted some seed this year. Says on the packet Planting depth: 1/4 inch Start indoors 3 months before transplant date, Germination can take 30 days if soil is not kept warm. Or direct seed in garden once the soil has warmed. I have one packet in flats and will plant the other outside when it...

I agree with Mickey. Better to allow the chicks to build up their own immunity to the bugs out there. The ACV (apple cider vinegar) in the water and perhaps fermented feed is great and reduces odor as well as promoting good gut flora.