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Comment on AMY UPDATE by Anne

Anne — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:48:24 +0000

I was checking out the stats listed on the page to the left and noticed they haven’t been updated, but I have a question- in the “Energy Used” area, do you also calculate what it takes to keep the server running for this website (including the email server)? Is that included?

Wether or not, it’s still really amazing! I was just curious.

Comment on AMY UPDATE by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:55:26 +0000

Thank you so much for the update on Amy. I was wondering how she was doing. Having animals in your lives is a heavy responsibility and one that is so worth it!

Comment on DAILY BREAD by Sean & Michael

Sean & Michael — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:56:35 +0000

We are in the last steps of our 1st loaf. Amazing bread! Let me know how to join so we can post pics. Great site, Sean

Comment on COMPOST HAPPENS by Chris

Chris — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:37:47 +0000

Here’s a kitchen composting tip from a speaker at NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) as an alternative to a worm bin in your home. You will need (3) 5 gallon buckets. Fill the first bucket with 50% sawdust and 50% soil/compost. Put a little bit of straw in the bottom of the second bucket, then just start adding your kitchen scraps (chop up if too big). Every time you add kitchen scraps, add a handful or so of the sawdust/dirt mixture on top and cover loosely. Once the bucket is full, set it aside to add to your outdoor compost pile. It’s already pretty much broken down so it’s pretty balanced in carbon/nitrogen ratio. This tip is from Dr. Lee Reich. This is a good method for us New Englanders who have a shorter “cooking” season for making compost.

Comment on AMY UPDATE by Ben

Ben — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:03:34 +0000

Wow, those before and after pics are a testament to the dedication you gals have given her. What an amazing story.

Jordanne has helped me with my current injured chick and her advice is incredible.

Have you folks thought about writing a book on homesteading, animal, etc?

Comment on PHEW! by Sheryl at Providence Acres Farm

Sheryl at Providence Acres Farm — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:24:28 +0000

Very interesting post! I need someting organic to kill cabbage worms. I also need a good organic fertilizer. I might look into growing myself a nettle patch.

Thanks for the info.

Comment on COMPOST HAPPENS by Sheryl at Providence Acres Farm

Sheryl at Providence Acres Farm — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:17:02 +0000

You are absolutely right! Nourish the soil first! Compost is the gardener’s best friend.

I like your blog!

Comment on DISPATCHES FROM THE URBAN HOMESTEAD pt 2 by Will

Will — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:34:01 +0000

I have always wondered how you guys make your raised beds. What kind of wood do you use, do you treat it with anything to make it last longer, etc?

Comment on GROWING YACON by Shila

Shila — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:44:46 +0000

yacon can be harvested after the second year after a couple of frost in the fall or winter

Comment on AMY UPDATE by Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:52:55 +0000

Oh my gosh, what a difference! In the first photo, she looks like she is dying! I wonder what happened to the poor baby, another duck attacking her or something? Some weird virus? If one of my ducks looked like that I would probably have euthanized her. I am so glad she recovered!