[reposted from my Capper Farmer blog: http://www.cappersfarmer.com/blogs/falcos-poultry.aspx ] The bird flu is an infection which jumps. The avian flu virus can pass from wild birds such as ducks to say chickens laying eggs on a farm to people like you. As this virus makes its jump, it strengthens, becomes nastier, even deadly. It is very …
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4 oz Witch Hazel 4 oz White Vinegar 7 oz Water 2 tbsp Castile Soap 2 tsp Washing Soda 50-70 drops of Essential Oil (such as: lemon, orange, pink grapefruit, rosemary, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, and/or lavender) Put your washing soda, essential oils and castile soap in the bottom of a 16 oz + spray …
Written by: Jacki Andre If you’ve been gardening for a while, you’ve likely heard that you shouldn’t use garden soil in containers or as a seed-starting medium. But garden soil is free and it’s right there for the taking. So, what’s wrong with using it? The short answer is that soil used in any kind …
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Fight redness, dry skin, and other bumps and blemishes caused by sensitive skin with these natural beauty tips. By Gina DeBacker What is sensitive skin? Although up to 50 percent of women say they have it, the exact definition varies depending on whom you ask. And despite the vast number of skin-care products targeted at …
For those of us who pour over seed catalogs come January, this is for you! In full disclosure, I need to confess something... I am a HEIRLOOM SEED FREAK!!! Seriously... no lie, it is sort of an obsession. I love their names: Di Cicco Broccoli, Minnesota Midget Melon, Tom Thumb Popcorn, French Breakfast Radish (Have …
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Hello everyone.. This is one of my articles in Mother Earth News... Prevent Bird Flu in Your Chickens Learn how to stop the bird flu virus in its tracks by raising happy free-range chickens. By Rachel Falco of Falco’s Farm I’m concerned about reports of the avian flu virus, which I’ve heard can pass from …
We love our dogs; I will repeat… we LOVE our dogs! They are such a joy. They are very funny, devoted, smart, always willing to do… whatever. They are getting older… well old. I make their food instead of buying food in a bag. I try to ensure they have the best nutrition available. I …
Garlic-Growing Secrets Of Fall Gardeners Written by: Mary Dyer Survival Gardening [repost: http://www.offthegridnews.com/survival-gardening-2/garlic-growing-secrets-of-fall-gardeners/%5D Have you ever thought about planting garlic bulbs during fall? Garlic grown in late autumn tends to be bigger, tastier and just plain better, probably because the roots have all winter to get established before the heat of summer sets in. Plant …
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