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| A family of owls live in our neighbor's owl box |
If you grow and raise any food you likely have pests. Insects, while small, make up for it in sheer numbers. We deal with insect … Continue reading the story "Natural Pest Control"
Monthly Archives for June, 2011
Natural Pest Control
Community
This is what it's all about.
Someone told me once that rural commercial farmers are not all that forthcoming with advice or support. I am thrilled that the urban farming community is the exact opposite.
I have met some of the most awesome people in our … Continue reading the story "Community"
Flickr of Inspiration – Oyster Mushrooms
Last night at the East Bay Urban Agriculture Alliance meeting we got to meet this gentleman named Ray who had started his own mushroom business called Mushroom Maestros. He gave an informal presentation about his business which we found … Continue reading the story "Flickr of Inspiration – Oyster Mushrooms"
Monday’s Guests – Building a Chicken Coop
Hi everyone! My name is Shannon, and today I'm going to share my chicken coop building experience. Last year, my husband and I purchased our first home in Vallejo (also where Dog Island Farm is located). Finally, we had backyard space where we could grow our own food! And raise chickens! After about 6 months of settling in, we … Continue reading the story "Monday’s Guests – Building a Chicken Coop"
The Perfect Saltine Cracker
One of the things I've been missing while going a year without groceries is crunchy, salty snacks. I've made crackers before but have never really been happy with the recipes. So I decided to find something closer to a true saltine cracker. Unfortunately when searching for a … Continue reading the story "The Perfect Saltine Cracker"
Soil Testing 101
Soil testing is incredibly important when you’re planning to produce food from your yard. It tells you what you’ve got and what you need. Plants won’t give you their best if they don’t have the proper nutrients or proper pH levels. The three most common nutrients, referred to as macronutrients, that plants need are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium usuallyreferred to as NPK. But NPK … Continue reading the story "Soil Testing 101"
Rabbits and Summer are Not Friends
This week we had a heat wave so it's fitting to discuss rabbits and summertime before things really get into full swing. The summer is when you really have to keep an eye on your rabbits. They do great in cold temperatures. After all, they are covered completely with a nice thick coat - even the bottoms of their feet. This causes a problem, however, … Continue reading the story "Rabbits and Summer are Not Friends"
Reader Questions – Baking Soda and Vinegar vs. Greywater
Once a month I'll be answering your questions! Ask them in an email (if you want to be anonymous just say so) or just leave a comment - I'll find them and answer them the best I can.
So here is one I found in our comments that I haven't had a chance to answer...until now.
From Pamina:
...we are trying to … Continue reading the story "Reader Questions – Baking Soda and Vinegar vs. Greywater"
So here is one I found in our comments that I haven't had a chance to answer...until now.
From Pamina:
...we are trying to … Continue reading the story "Reader Questions – Baking Soda and Vinegar vs. Greywater"
Growing Your Own Livestock Feed
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| Alfalfa and Orchard Grass |
