My parents always had a large garden when I was growing up, so I am used to having plants and flowers around me all the time. So when I moved out into a small apartment, I filled it with as... (Continue reading)
You can easily create a food supply in your back yard, even in the city. First, dig as large a pond as you think you can have in your location. For a smaller pond, use a plastic liner, and for... (Continue reading)
It is important to know when raising chickens that the breed of the bird can determine whether you get eggs or meat. While Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds are duel purpose bird that produce both meat and eggs, both... (Continue reading)
Michael McGee and Charles Cichra Many who are interested in commercial fish farming strike upon the idea of raising catfish or other warm-water species in raceways. This idea seems appealing because yields per unit of growing area may be theoretically... (Continue reading)
Stephen M. Bratkovich, formerly of Ohio State University Extension. In nature, the shiitake fungus propagates and spreads from spores produced by the mushroom. However, for cultivation, spore germination is too unreliable. Instead, logs are inoculated with actively growing fungus. The... (Continue reading)
Let all be fine and well, The sun and moon shine brightly on us all, let them be our guides for unity! This is site is dedicated to improving the environment by showing you how to use sustainable techniques such... (Continue reading)
After working as a qualified Aromatherapist and Emergency Nurse for many years I have developed a highly effective, all natural Head lice treatment and prevention. It is all natural, organic and contains only pure essential oils. It is not only... (Continue reading)
My interest in aquaculture and aquaponics started when I was a young boy. I had aquariums full of various kinds of tropical fish all over the house. My mother wanted to use dechlorinated water for our house plants and she... (Continue reading)
By Myles Harston As Seen in Aquaponics Journal April/May 1998 Aquaculture, the culturing of fish and aquatic plants, is currently the fastest growing segment of the agricultural industry. Indoor aquaculture has become increasingly popular for many reasons. Some of those... (Continue reading)
Start a self-sufficiency garden even in a cramped apartment By Nancy Wolcott You are sitting there in your recliner chair in your small city apartment desperately longing for the day when you can escape to the country and become a... (Continue reading)