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Chicken Tractors; Free Range Chickens Safely!

by Marye Audet

When we moved to our dream farmhouse I had no idea what a chicken tractor was. I just knew I looked forward to getting heritage breed chickens so that I could gather the organic eggs every day. I dreamed... published 7 months ago

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Rat Snake or Copperhead, How To Tell the Difference

by Marye Audet

Living in balance with nature can offer some challenges. Here, we try to not kill snakes unless they are a threat to us or our livestock. Snakes are a great help in dealing with rats and mice, and they have... published 8 months ago

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Use empty soda bottles and milk cartons as cloches by cutting the bottoms out. Image: Garden Organic88

What To Plant: Plan Your Early Spring Garden

by Marye Audet

December is the time to begin planning for the early spring garden. There are many cold hardy vegetables that you can plant now for early harvest if you live in a temperate planting zone. published 5 months ago

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Build Your Own Greenhouse - a step-by-step guide

by Marye Audet

There are endless ways to build cheap, easy, workable greenhouses. What you choose should depend on what your needs actually are. What type of gardening you do, the plants you intend to grow meed to be considered. Information on the types, including passive solar, pvc and traditionally framed greenhouses. published 3 months ago

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Liver Detox and Cleanse - Natural Options

by Marye Audet

With in the human body is an organ that is incredible in the amount of work it does daily.The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, and the heaviest weighing in at over 3 lbs. It is a smooth, cone... published 4 months ago

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Biodiesel Kits: Make Your Own Fuel

by Marye Audet

If you are concerned with the high cost of fuel, the environmental aspects of it, and the dependance on foreign countries for our fuel supplies you might want to condsider making your own biodiesel from vegetable oil! published 5 months ago

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How to Refinish Floors - Step-by-step Illustrated Guide

by Marye Audet

If your wood floor is looking worn and in need of repair and refinishing, you can do it yourself much less expensively than hiring it done. As long as you understand the process and the tools used you can successfully refinsh your wood floor and increase the value of your home. published 4 months ago

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How to store clothes to prevent mold and moths

by Marye Audet

If you are storing clothes, you need ot know how to prevent moths, mold, and mildew. You don't need toxic chemicals, control pests the natural way-with herbs. published 4 months ago

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How to Install Landscaping Pavers

by Marye Audet

Putting in a brick, or paver walkway is something almost anyone can do with a little time and effort. For best results keep your plan simple. published 2 weeks ago

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Garden cloches protect young seedling from harsh weather and pests. Image:(c)2008 Marye Audet85

Portable Garden Cloche

by Marye Audet

While glass cloches are a charming addition to any garden there are other, less expensive ways to accomplish the same thing. Empty gallon milk cartons, two liter soda bottles, and even chipped Mason jars can find a second life as a garden cloche. published 2 weeks ago

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