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Dandelion in the breeze The origin of the word “weed” means “little herb”. If we follow the line of thought that herbs are intended for healing then it would follow that weeds are also intended for healing of the soil. What is a weed? This seems to be based entirely on one’s perspective. To . . . → Read More: The Value of Weeds 
I grew up in Idaho and the Idaho Potato is part of my heritage. We Idahoans are so proud of our potatoes that we put the slogan, “Famous Potatoes” on our license plates and drive around advertising our pride. With the advent of monoculture farming, large corporate farms and the influence that those corporations have . . . → Read More: What’s in Your Idaho Potato 
There are some very compelling reasons to invest in a good stainless steal, 6 to 8 quart pressure cooker. This is big enough to serve four to six with some leftovers. For those of you who may be looking for a way to cook with less energy usage, this will do the trick. We . . . → Read More: Pressure Cooking Benefits 
Ladybug and Aphids Ladybugs are one of the few insects sold that are collected in the wild. They are a real benefit when used in your garden for pest control, primarily control of aphids. Here are some tips for caring for your new order of ladybugs. If you order Ladybugs for spring they will . . . → Read More: Using Ladybugs for Pest Control 
Italian Garlic Italian garlic is soft necked and will store through the winter and be usable in the spring until the next season’s harvest. Italian garlic is preferable because of it’s long shelf life, it is easy to grow and may have a slightly higher yield. Italian soft neck garlic is the only one that . . . → Read More: Growing Garlic 
We did some research on the storage of fresh eggs. There are several suggested methods and each proponent seems to think that their method is the one to use. Fortunately we stumbled upon a study done by the Mother Earth News. They systematically studied and tried several of the more popular methods for 6 months. . . . → Read More: How to Store Fresh Eggs 
I understand the desire to use a living Christmas Tree instead of a cut one. Here are some helpful hints for caring for your potted and living tree. One of the disadvantages is that they should stay in the house for a much shorter time. A living Christmas tree should be in the house no . . . → Read More: How To Care for a Living Christmas Tree 
Poinsettias will do very well if you keep a few Dos and Don’t in mind: Do ** Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. Do ** Provide room temperatures of between 68 to 70 degrees F. Do ** Water your plant thoroughly when the soil feels dry to the . . . → Read More: Winter Care for Your Poinsettias 
Trees in Winter There is still plenty of canning to do in the winter. We hit the canning hard during the harvest season. Then we take a rest from canning during the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. In January we begin a new cycle of canning. This is the time that we can meats . . . → Read More: Winter Canning and Christmas Marmalade 
Here are some ideas for keeping your flock happy during the cold winter months. The first thing we did was to select breeds that are winter hardy like Bard rock and Rhodes Island Red. These breeds tend to do just fine in coops with no heat source. If you have some of the less winter . . . → Read More: Winter Happy Chickens |
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