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PLEASE BELIEVE ME!!!

I am constantly asked for advice about “pests”.  If I were to do a pie chart on the questions I’m asked about – pests would be more than a few . . . → Read More: PLEASE BELIEVE ME!!!

Irregular Schedule This Week

Sorry folks – due to work concerns and too much going on at the homestead I’ll be on an irregular posting schedule this week. 

On Monday I’ll have the normal . . . → Read More: Irregular Schedule This Week

Episode 173 Listener Question and Feedback

Today we take another round of questions, feedback and GASP another call ( (502) 230-1787).

So tune in as I answer questions on the following topics:

Is it too late to . . . → Read More: Episode 173 Listener Question and Feedback

Episode 172 Advanced Rabbit Topics with Rick Worden from Rise and Shine Rabbitry

Today we are lucky enough to welcome back to the show Rick Worden from Rise and Shine Rabbitry.

Last time we discussed the basics of raising rabbits.  Today Rick . . . → Read More: Episode 172 Advanced Rabbit Topics with Rick Worden from Rise and Shine Rabbitry

Dear Government – Stay the Hell Out of My Food!

It has been said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.  By association its easy to see government as a demonic force ever intruding into our lives . . . → Read More: Dear Government – Stay the Hell Out of My Food!

Episode 171 The “Truth” About Pests

Series of truths 

A garden without some level of “pest” presence is not a healthy garden.

 Its paradoxical I know.  If you don’t have “pest” insects then you don’t have . . . → Read More: Episode 171 The “Truth” About Pests

Episode 170 Soil Ph Demystified

What is PH? – Power of hydrogen

 What’s really being measured is the concentration of hydrogen (H) ions — the more hydrogen ions there are, the more acid the thing . . . → Read More: Episode 170 Soil Ph Demystified

Two Insects You Should Get to Know!

This is the first in a new series of posts called Two Insects You Should Get to Know!  These will be posts about two insects.  Totally randomly I’m picking out . . . → Read More: Two Insects You Should Get to Know!

Episode 169 Chicken Myths and Misconceptions

Today I tackle some myths and misconceptions about raising chickens. 

Whether you raise them for meat, eggs or simply as pets I’m sure you hear some of these misconceptions . . . → Read More: Episode 169 Chicken Myths and Misconceptions

Episode 168 April Homestead Updates

Today’s episode is another installment of what’s happening around the homestead. 

Updates to the cabin – its coming along finally. How astounded I am with my little 10×15′ pond.  Its . . . → Read More: Episode 168 April Homestead Updates

The Power of Observation, Identification and Imitation

It strikes me that as a species we don’t spend enough time or energy observing our natural world.  I’m guilty of it as well.  Heck I’ve been known . . . → Read More: The Power of Observation, Identification and Imitation

Episode 167 Beneficial Insects with Steve Hazzard

Today we are joined by Steve Hazzard, President and Founder of Organic Control Inc.  (www.organiccontrol.com)

Also known Orcon, Steve has chosen to support the show by becoming a sponsor.

. . . → Read More: Episode 167 Beneficial Insects with Steve Hazzard

Episode 166 Wild Edibles with “Wildman” Steve Brill

Today I’m joined by Wildman Steve Brill who is one of the acknowledged experts in the field of foraging for edibles in wild and not so wild places.

Steve’s Iphone/Ipad . . . → Read More: Episode 166 Wild Edibles with “Wildman” Steve Brill

Finding Virtue In Not So Virtuous Places

I would be lying if I said I was always really zen about everything.  After all I DO avoid things like this:

I’m not really sure why.  I’ve been . . . → Read More: Finding Virtue In Not So Virtuous Places